Ayins

/ɑːˈjiːnz/ noun

Definition

Plural form of ayin; multiple instances or references to the sixteenth Hebrew letter.

Etymology

Simple plural formation of the Hebrew letter 'ayin' with English pluralization rules applied, following the pattern of other foreign alphabet letters adopted into English.

Kelly Says

When English speakers borrow words from other languages' alphabets, we just add an 's'—it's a practical but funny reminder that English is basically a linguistic magpie collecting shiny words from everywhere!

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