Acerolas

/ˌæsəˈroʊləz/ noun

Definition

Plural form of acerola; multiple tropical fruits or shrubs of the Barbados cherry species.

Etymology

Spanish 'acerola' + '-s' (plural suffix). Following Spanish pluralization rules adapted into English.

Kelly Says

When English borrows words from Spanish, we often keep Spanish plurals—like 'piazzas' (Italian) or 'tomatoes' (Nahuatl via Spanish)—showing our language's mixed heritage!

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