Annexes

/əˈnɛksɪz/ noun

Definition

Plural of annexe or annex; multiple buildings, additions, or supplements attached to a main structure or organization.

Etymology

From annexe/annex plus the regular English plural '-es', from Latin 'annexus' (attached) via Old French and modern Romance languages.

Kelly Says

The British Museum's annexes are so vast that millions of artifacts never go on display—it's estimated that 99% of major museum collections remain hidden from public view in storage annexes.

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