cov·ey /ˈkʌvi/
群,一群,一隊
Cov·ey n.
1. A brood or hatch of birds; an old bird with her brood of young; hence, a small flock or number of birds together; -- said of game; as, a covey of partridges.
2. A company; a bevy; as, a covey of girls.
Cov·ey, v. i. To brood; to incubate. [Obs.]
[Tortoises] covey a whole year before they hatch. --Holland.
Cov·ey, n. A pantry. [Prov. Eng.]
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covey
n 1: a small collection of people
2: a small flock of grouse or partridge