Decares

/ˈdɛkɛɹz/ noun

Definition

The plural form of decare, referring to multiple units of 10 ares or 1,000 square meters each.

Etymology

Simple plural formation of 'decare' by adding the English plural suffix '-s' to the French-derived metric unit term.

Kelly Says

Using the plural 'decares' shows how languages adapt metric terms—most English speakers would just say 'square meters' instead, which is why this plural form is increasingly rare even in official documents.

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