Curculios

/kɜːˈkjuːlioʊz/ noun

Definition

Plural of curculio; multiple weevil beetles of the genus Curculio or family Curculionidae.

Etymology

Simple plural of the Latin-derived singular 'curculio,' forming the standard plural in scientific and common English usage.

Kelly Says

The plural of a Latin word can be tricky—some say 'curculios' (Latinized), some say 'curculiones' (pure Latin)—but in English, we usually adopt the simpler '-s' ending because we like efficiency.

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