Eryngos

/ɪˈrɪŋɡoʊz/ noun

Definition

Alternative plural of eryngo; multiple eryngo plants or candied eryngo confections.

Etymology

An alternate plural form of eryngo, using -os instead of -oes. This variation reflects different anglicization approaches to Greek-origin words ending in 'o'.

Kelly Says

The fact that 'eryngoes' and 'eryngos' are both valid plurals shows English borrowing from Greek is messy—we can't quite decide whether to treat it as fully English or keep its Greek flavor, so we do both.

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