Annulli

/ˈænjuːliː/ noun

Definition

An alternative Latin plural form of annulus, sometimes used in technical and scientific literature.

Etymology

Latin dual or alternative plural form of 'annulus,' appearing occasionally in classical texts and scientific nomenclature. This form is less common than 'annuli.'

Kelly Says

The existence of both 'annuli' and 'annulli' shows how even dead languages like Latin had regional variations—scholars still debate which is 'correct,' proving that even precision has a messy history.

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