KOI vs HERD

[dinh]

Here are online definitions:


koi

Main Entry: koi Pronunciation: \'koi\ Function: noun Inflected Form(s): plural koi Etymology: Japanese Date: 1727 : a carp (Cyprinus carpio) bred especially in Japan for large size and a variety of colors and often stocked in ornamental ponds

herd

3 entries found.

herd[1,noun]herd[2,verb]ride[1,verb]
Main Entry: 1herd Pronunciation: \herd\ Function: noun Etymology: Middle English, from Old English heord; akin to Old High German herta herd, Middle Welsh cordd troop, Lithuanian kerdžius shepherd Date: before 12th century 1 a: a number of animals of one kind kept together under human control b: a congregation of gregarious wild animals2 a (1): a group of people usually having a common bond <a herd of tourists> (2): a large assemblage of like things b: the undistinguished masses : <isolate the individual prophets from the herd — Norman Cousins>
— herd·like \-līk\ adjective


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Seems like they are exchangeable. Question is, which one is better use for "koi"?

thx,
--Dinh

[Meg]

how about a "school of Koi" ?
that should cover it

[aquitori]

Quote: Originally Posted by Meg how about a "school of Koi" ? that should cover it

I perfer school of koi than herd...

[Russell Peters]

Nope, Herd is the only way to refer to it. Not only is it the only way it is actually best.

[Russell Peters]

Quote: Originally Posted by dinh Here are online definitions: koi Main Entry: koi Pronunciation: \'koi\ Function: noun Inflected Form(s): plural koi Etymology: Japanese Date: 1727 : a carp (Cyprinus carpio) bred especially in Japan for large size and a variety of colors and often stocked in ornamental ponds herd 3 entries found. herd[1,noun]herd[2,verb]ride[1,verb] Main Entry: 1herd Pronunciation: \herd\ Function: noun Etymology: Middle English, from Old English heord; akin to Old High German herta herd, Middle Welsh cordd troop, Lithuanian kerdžius shepherd Date: before 12th century 1 a: a number of animals of one kind kept together under human control b: a congregation of gregarious wild animals2 a (1): a group of people usually having a common bond <a herd of tourists> (2): a large assemblage of like things b: the undistinguished masses : <isolate the individual prophets from the herd — Norman Cousins> — herd·like \-līk\ adjective --------------------- Seems like they are exchangeable. Question is, which one is better use for "koi"? thx, --Dinh

Is there a point?

[Steve Nguyen]

an English teacher would tell you to use school of fish and a herd of sheep.

for ZNA NorCal, use a herd of members

Steve

[PapaBear]

Quote: Originally Posted by Steve Nguyen an English teacher would tell you to use school of fish and a herd of sheep. for ZNA NorCal, use a herd of members Steve

The question of there being a "point" is still there...
Den of Lions, Covey of Quail, Flock of Geese, Herd of Cattle, Pack of Wolves, School of Fish...
Its all Semantics if you ask me

[Sangreaal]

As an English major and only and English Major, school is the proper term for a group of fish. Herd generally refers to mammals only. For instance, you never hear of a herd of birds, it is a flock. However, as an endearing term for one's own school of fish in American English, herd will work just fine.

I take issue with individual koi being referred to as a "piece." I find that much more demeaning and inaccurate than herd. Look up piece in the dictionary. It ain't a fish.

[Lomaponder]

Sometimes, when my fish are swimming around, it looks like a squadron gliding through the liquid environment.

And no, I do not fly AND am not flying (on something) at this time.

[mstrseed]

Quote: Originally Posted by Lomaponder Sometimes, when my fish are swimming around, it looks like a squadron gliding through the liquid environment. And no, I do not fly AND am not flying (on something) at this time.

To me squadron sounds better than a herd...........a certain person always brags about his herd, so school works better for me..............................................