What kind of noun is litter?

"Litter" can be two different kinds of nouns depending on the context:

1. Collective Noun: When referring to a group of young animals, especially of a cat, dog, pig, or rodent, it is a collective noun. For example:

* "The mother cat watched over her litter of kittens."

2. Common Noun: When referring to garbage or discarded materials, it is a common noun. For example:

* "Please don't litter in the park."

So, the kind of noun "litter" is depends on the context.