Escolars

/ɛskoʊˈlɑrz/ noun

Definition

Plural form of escolar; multiple deep-sea fish of the mackerel family.

Etymology

Standard English plural of 'escolar,' formed by adding the regular plural suffix '-s' to the singular Spanish-derived noun.

Kelly Says

Plural forms remind us that many English words come from other languages but follow English pluralization rules—we don't say 'escolares' the Spanish way, we just add '-s,' showing how English has absorbed and Anglicized vocabulary from around the world.

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