Clavises

/ˈklævisɪz/ noun

Definition

Plural of clavis; multiple keys, or multiple reference guides/explanatory texts.

Etymology

From Latin clavis (key) with the English plural suffix -es. This follows standard Latin noun pluralization patterns adapted into English.

Kelly Says

When English borrows Latin words and then pluralizes them, it creates these interesting hybrid forms—'clavises' shows English being pragmatic, just adding -es to a Latin word rather than using the proper Latin plural.

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