Choushes

/ˈtʃaʊʃɪz/ noun

Definition

Plural of choush; multiple Turkish or Middle Eastern officials or officers.

Etymology

Plural form of choush, from Turkish çauş. The -es ending is standard English pluralization added to the borrowed Turkish word.

Kelly Says

This plural form shows how English speakers naturalized Turkish words by applying their own grammar rules—taking a foreign word and immediately making it 'English' through familiar plural endings.

Related Words

Explore More Words

Get the Word Orb API

Complete word intelligence in one call. Free tier — 50 lookups/day.