Main Entry: ¹flock

Pronunciation: \ˈfläk\

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English, from Old English flocc crowd, band; akin to Old Norse flokkr crowd, band

Date: 13th century

1 : a group of animals (as birds or sheep) assembled or herded together
2 : a group under the guidance of a leader; especially : a church congregation
3 : a large number <a flock of tourists>