horde
nounfeminine/ˈɔɾ.dɐ/medium
hor·da
Definition
A disorderly and noisy crowd; a large and tumultuous group.
A horde of tourists invaded the beach.
The protesters advanced like a horde.
Common collocations
horde of barbarianshorde of fans
Etymology
Do turco 'ordu' (acampamento, exército), via francês 'horde'.