Caribes

/kəˈriːbeɪz/ noun

Definition

Plural form of caribe, referring to multiple piranhas or carnivorous fish of that type.

Etymology

Standard Spanish/English plural formation from 'caribe' by adding -s or -es, following both Spanish and English pluralization conventions.

Kelly Says

Many English words borrowed from Spanish keep their Spanish plural forms (like 'caribes'), which is why English plural rules can feel inconsistent—we're literally mixing grammar systems!

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