Cyclopaedias

/ˌsaɪ.kloʊˈpi.di.əz/ noun

Definition

The plural form of cyclopaedia; multiple comprehensive reference books or collections of information.

Etymology

Plural of cyclopaedia using the standard English -s suffix. The spelling varies between 'cyclopaedia' (British) and 'encyclopedia' (American), reflecting different historical language preferences.

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