Bousoukis

/buːˈsuːkɪz/ noun

Definition

Alternative English plural of bousouki; multiple Greek stringed instruments.

Etymology

English pluralization of bousouki using the -s suffix, representing how English speakers adapted the Greek word into their own language conventions.

Kelly Says

English speakers naturally pluralize borrowed words according to English rules, so 'bousoukis' coexists with the Greek 'bousoukia'—a perfect example of how languages negotiate with loanwords.

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