Conepatls

/koʊˈnɛpətəlz/ noun

Definition

Plural of conepatl; multiple hog-nosed skunks in the original Nahuatl or transliterated form.

Etymology

The regular plural of 'conepatl' (Nahuatl word). This is a more linguistically authentic plural than 'conepates,' reflecting the original indigenous language.

Kelly Says

Using 'conepatls' instead of 'conepates' is more faithful to the Nahuatl origin, though most English speakers have never encountered either form since we mostly just say 'skunks'!

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