Coypus

/ˈkɔɪpoʊz/ noun

Definition

Plural of coypu; multiple large rodents of the coypu species.

Etymology

English plural of 'coypu', formed by adding '-s'. The root word comes from South American languages through Spanish and Portuguese.

Kelly Says

Scientists use 'coypus' as the standard plural when discussing the species in academic papers, but many English speakers say 'coypu' as both singular and plural, showing how English plurals aren't always consistent.

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