Goniums

/ˈɡoʊniəmz/ noun

Definition

Plural of gonium; multiple reproductive cells, spores, or angular structures.

Etymology

Simple plural form of gonium, maintaining the Latin/Greek singular form before adding the standard English plural '-s'.

Kelly Says

When scientists pluralize Latin words, they sometimes use '-s' and sometimes use Latin rules (like '-a')—this shows English is still wrestling with how to claim scientific vocabulary as its own.

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