Dreidls

/ˈdɹeɪdəlz/ noun

Definition

Plural of dreidl; alternative spelling of dreidels.

Etymology

Plural form of 'dreidl,' an alternate spelling of 'dreidel' from Yiddish via German 'Dreh.'

Kelly Says

When a word gets borrowed into English, it sometimes develops multiple spellings, and the plural forms can vary too—'dreidls' is the less common but still legitimate plural of the alternate 'dreidl' spelling.

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