Cowbanes

/ˈkaʊ.beɪnz/ noun

Definition

Plural of cowbane; multiple poisonous plants or various species of such plants.

Etymology

Simple plural of 'cowbane' formed by adding '-es' to words ending in '-e'. From the singular 'cow' + 'bane'.

Kelly Says

The plural form reminds us that there are actually multiple species in the cowbane genus—nature doesn't always cooperate with our singular/plural categories!

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