Cicalas

/sɪˈkɑːləz/ noun

Definition

Plural of cicala; cicadas in Romance language form.

Etymology

Plural of 'cicala,' formed by adding '-s.' Represents Romance plural convention from Spanish or Italian origins.

Kelly Says

If you read old Spanish or Italian texts about insects, you might encounter 'cicalas'—it's a reminder that scientific naming wasn't standardized until relatively recently, and different regions had their own terms.

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