Anchusas

/æŋˈkuːsəz/ noun

Definition

Plural of anchusa; multiple plants of the anchusa genus.

Etymology

Standard English plural formation adding '-s' to the Latin/Greek singular 'anchusa.'

Kelly Says

The plural reminds us that botanical names, even when they look exotic, follow simple English pluralization rules once they're adopted into English.

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