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swarm

 
 
pronunciation:
sworm
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part of speech: noun
definition 1: A swarm is a large number of insects moving together in a group.
A swarm of locusts flew over and landed on the fields.
definition 2: A swarm is a crowd of people or animals all moving.
The towns by the shore are filled with swarms of tourists at this time of year.A swarm of sea gulls filled the beach.
derivation: swarmer (n.)
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  animal, insect