Farragos

/fəˈrɑːɡoʊz/ noun

Definition

An alternative plural form of farrago; multiple disorderly mixtures or confused collections.

Etymology

A variant plural of 'farrago,' sometimes used as an English-adapted plural (like 'tomatos') instead of the Latinate 'farragoes.'

Kelly Says

The existence of two plural forms—'farragoes' and 'farragos'—shows English in the act of naturalizing a foreign word, gradually making it feel less exotic and more English.

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