Cohanims

/koʊˈhɑːnɪmz/ noun

Definition

Plural form of cohanim, or an alternative spelling/variation referring to multiple members of the Jewish priestly class.

Etymology

English pluralization of the Hebrew cohanim, sometimes spelled with -s to follow English conventions, though cohanim is already plural in Hebrew.

Kelly Says

This word shows how English speakers wrestle with Hebrew plurals—sometimes we add -s even though the word is already plural in its original language!

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