Ethrogs

/ˈɛθrɔɡz/ noun

Definition

The English plural form of ethrog, meaning multiple citron fruits used in Jewish Sukkot rituals.

Etymology

English pluralization of ethrog by adding the standard -s suffix, showing how English adapts borrowed words to its own grammatical system.

Kelly Says

The existence of both 'ethrogs' and 'ethrogim' demonstrates how English is still evolving—some communities prefer the Hebrew plural to maintain cultural authenticity, while others use the English version for convenience.

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