More skunks showed up. A couple of days ago I saw one in the back yard. Now there are five! I wonder what the collective plural for skunks is. Personally, I like: a skein of skunks. But the following guesses could be term for a group of skunks: a stink of skunks; an aroma of skunks, an odor of skunks. Anyone have any guesses?
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I like skein also.
They do make a great photo composition. (K)
Thanks, Kerfe. I found out that the primary term for a group of skunks is ‘surfeit’!? Other acceptable terms are stink (just like I said!) and stench.
That is a strange choice, I agree. At least stink makes sense.
I think that whoever made up the term thinks any more than one skunk is too many.
Who is the official collective plural god anyway?
That’s a very good question. One of the many mysteries of life.
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