Golcondas

/ɡɑlˈkɑndəz/ noun

Definition

Plural of golconda; multiple sources of unexpected wealth, valuable treasures, or fortunate discoveries.

Etymology

The plural form of golconda, following English pluralization. Since golconda had become a common noun meaning 'source of wealth,' the plural naturally developed for referring to multiple such sources.

Kelly Says

Using a city name as a common noun is called 'eponymy,' and then pluralizing it creates this funny situation where 'golcondas' sounds like a regular English word even though it started as a place!

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