Flatulencies

/ˌflætʃəˈlɛnsiz/ noun

Definition

Plural of flatulency; instances of being flatulent or having excessive gas; the state or quality of flatulence.

Etymology

From 'flatulency' (a variant or related form of 'flatulence'), with the plural '-ies' suffix used for nouns ending in '-y'.

Kelly Says

The fact that English has multiple plural forms ('flatulences' and 'flatulencies') shows how English pluralization isn't perfectly regular—different words choose different paths!

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