Meanings
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1
noun
a flock of birds, especially when gathered close together on the ground
We were visited at breakfast by a bevy of excited ducks.
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2
noun
a large gathering of people of a particular type
They were surrounded by a bevy of beauties in bathing attire.
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3
noun
A group of animals, particularly quail.
The pond was another favourite place to visit. Moorhens strutted from the neighbouring bushes, and a bevy of Muscovy ducks, a study in black, white and red, waddled from the farmyard hard by to enjoy a refreshing splash.
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4
noun
A large group or collection.
Thursday's session makes AT&T the latest high-profile company to meet with Trump after the president-elect's series of job-related talks with firms such as Softbank, Carrier and a bevy of tech companies including Google, Facebook and Apple.
Etymology
From Middle English bevey, of uncertain origin, possibly Anglo-Norman. Also modern Scouse variant spelling of bevvy.