Aspises

/ˈæspɪsɪz/ noun

Definition

Plural form of aspis; multiple venomous snakes of the species or genus Aspis.

Etymology

Plural of 'aspis' formed by adding '-es' to the singular noun (since 'aspis' already ends in a sibilant sound).

Kelly Says

While you'll rarely see the plural 'aspises' in modern English (most people just say 'asps' or 'aspis snakes'), it appears in classical and scientific texts discussing these legendary Mediterranean serpents.

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