Bandeaus

/bænˈdoʊz/ noun

Definition

Plural form of bandeau; multiple strips of fabric worn as headpieces or strapless garments.

Etymology

Plural of bandeau using the English '-s' ending, though French traditionally uses 'bandeaux.' The English plural demonstrates how borrowed French words often adapt to English morphology.

Kelly Says

English speakers can't decide if they want to say 'bandeaus' or 'bandeaux'—it's a linguistic tug-of-war showing how English gradually absorbs French words by making them more 'English' with regular plurals.

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