Coronels

/ˈkɔːrənəlz/ noun

Definition

Plural form of coronel; multiple officers of colonel rank.

Etymology

Standard English pluralization of coronel by adding -s, following the same historical Spanish root as the singular form.

Kelly Says

When you pluralize 'colonel,' it becomes even more confusing because the pronunciation stays weird but now you hear the 's' sound that reminds you it's English—language rules fighting against each other!

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