1drove 
/ˈdroʊv/ noun
plural droves /ˈdroʊv/ noun [count] : a large group of people or animals that move or act together
▪ a drove of cattle — usually plural ▪ droves of students ▪ People came in droves [=many people came] to hear her sing.
▪ a drove of cattle — usually plural ▪ droves of students ▪ People came in droves [=many people came] to hear her sing.
