Aasvogels

/ˈɑːsvəɡəlz/ noun

Definition

Plural of aasvogel; multiple large African vultures that feed on carrion.

Etymology

The regular plural of aasvogel, adding the English '-s' ending to the Afrikaans-origin word. This hybrid plural (foreign singular + English plural marker) is common for adopted animal names.

Kelly Says

English is beautifully flexible about plurals—we take foreign words like 'aasvogel' and just add '-s,' creating 'aasvogels' instead of trying to apply Afrikaans pluralization rules!

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