Brachycephali

/ˌbræk.iˈsɛf.ə.laɪ/ noun

Definition

A Latin plural form of brachycephalus; persons classified as having short, broad skulls in scientific taxonomy.

Etymology

From Latin/Greek brachycephalus with Latin nominative plural -i, used in older scientific nomenclature.

Kelly Says

The existence of multiple plural forms (brachycephales, brachycephali) shows how scientific Latin couldn't decide which language's rules to follow—it's linguistic confusion frozen in old textbooks.

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