Baculi

/ˈbæk.jə.laɪ/ noun

Definition

Another plural form of baculum, used in formal anatomical or scientific Latin.

Etymology

From Latin 'baculum' using an alternative or classical plural ending '-i' instead of the modern '-a'.

Kelly Says

Scientists sometimes use multiple plural forms of the same Latin word—it's like having different 'versions' of English plurals and shows how Latin is still alive in scientific naming!

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