Archipelagoes

/ˌɑːrkɪpəˈleɪɡəʊz/ noun

Definition

Plural of archipelago; multiple groups of islands scattered in the sea.

Etymology

From 'archipelago' using the '-es' plural ending. The singular 'archipelago' comes from Greek and Italian roots.

Kelly Says

Some people say 'archipelagos' and others say 'archipelagoes'—both are correct, but the '-oes' form reminds us of the word's Italian and Romance language heritage!

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