Clavolae

/klæˈvoʊli/ noun

Definition

Plural of clavola; multiple small key-like structures or tiny keyboard instruments.

Etymology

From Latin clavola with the Latin plural suffix -ae. This follows classical Latin second declension plural patterns.

Kelly Says

Latin plurals like 'clavolae' remind us that scientific and musical terminology preserved Latin's grammatical structure even centuries after Latin stopped being a spoken language. It's like keeping ancient rules in a modern game!

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