"flockmate" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: flockmates [plural]
Etymology: From flock + -mate. Etymology templates: {{af|en|flock|-mate}} flock + -mate Head templates: {{en-noun}} flockmate (plural flockmates)
  1. A member of the same flock.

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