Emydes

/ɪˈmɪdiːz/ noun

Definition

Plural of emyd; multiple freshwater turtles of the family Emydidae or subfamily Emydinae.

Etymology

Regular plural form of emyd, following Latin plural conventions where Greek-derived scientific terms take Latin endings.

Kelly Says

In scientific Latin, Greek words are 'Latinized' by adding Latin plural endings—so from Greek emys you get Latin emydes for the plural, which is the opposite of how English usually just adds -s!

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