Deodaras

/ˌdiːoʊˈdɑːrəz/ noun

Definition

Plural of deodara; multiple Himalayan cedar trees or samples of deodar wood.

Etymology

Standard English plural of deodara, formed by adding -s. Maintains the Sanskrit-derived root while following English pluralization conventions established in the 18th century when Western botanists catalogued Indian trees.

Kelly Says

The plural form shows how colonialism shaped science—Western botanists needed to name plants they encountered, so they adopted local names and Anglicized them, creating hybrid words that blend Sanskrit, Hindi, and English.

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