Copaibas

/koʊˈpeɪbəz/ noun

Definition

Plural of copaiba; multiple specimens of the copaiba tree or quantities of copaiba resin.

Etymology

Simple plural of 'copaiba' formed by adding the standard English '-s' suffix to the Portuguese-derived noun.

Kelly Says

The plural form shows how English gladly adopts foreign words and pluralizes them with English rules, rather than using the original language's plural system.

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