flock
UK: flɒk | US: flɑːk
n. a group of birds, sheep, or other animals
n. a large group of people
vi. to gather or move in a group
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The word "flock" traces back to Old English flocc, meaning "a group of people or animals." It shares roots with Old Norse flokkr (crowd) and possibly Proto-Germanic flukkaz. Unlike many modern English words, "flock" is monomorphic—its spelling and meaning have remained largely unchanged for over a millennium. Originally applied to humans (e.g., "a flock of followers"), it later specialized for animal groups, reflecting its Germanic simplicity. No prefix/root/suffix division is valid, as it evolved as a single, indivisible unit.
A flock of geese flew south for the winter.
Tourists flock to the museum during holidays.
The shepherd guided his flock to fresh pasture.
Fans flocked to the stadium for the concert.
Birds of a feather flock together.