Meaning of horde in English

1. Pronunciation

   /hɔrd/

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1. Noun

   horde

   Etymology

   mid 16th century (originally denoting a tribe or troop of Tartar or other nomads): from Polish horda, from Turkish ordu‘(royal) camp’

   Definitions

   1. a vast multitude
2. 2. a nomadic community
3. 3. a moving crowd