Lashings of...

... Hundreds and thousands???

Perhaps not the first phrase to come to mind when considering 'lashings'!

I had mentioned 'lashings' yesterday and could not believe I saw this whilst preparing the (erm, healthy) pudding of last night!

So, what is the singular of hundreds and thousands I wonder?

What do we call a stray one one on the floor, when we need to draw it to the attention of the dog? (Maybe too much housekeeping info there?)

I have not ventured into the Great Outdoors today. Am warding off a sore throat with positive thinking. (And gentle moaning, apparently).

And shall probably resort, quite soon, to a wee dram in something hot.