Alburnums

/ælˈbɜːrnəmz/ noun

Definition

Plural of alburnum; multiple instances or examples of sapwood from various trees.

Etymology

From 'alburnum' (singular) + standard English plural '-s.' Used in botanical or forestry contexts discussing tree structure.

Kelly Says

The Latin plural would be 'alburnos,' but English said 'no thanks' and just added '-s'—showing how Latin scientific terms got gradually Anglicized over centuries.

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