Hajes

/hɑːˈdʒeɪz/ noun

Definition

Plural of 'haje,' referring to multiple Muslims who have completed the Hajj pilgrimage or multiple Egyptian cobras.

Etymology

Plural form of 'haje,' from Arabic 'ḥāj.' The '-es' plural reflects English pluralization patterns applied to the Arabic loanword.

Kelly Says

This word shows how English takes Arabic words and applies its own grammar rules—most Arabic speakers would use 'ḥujjāj' (the proper Arabic plural), but English just adds '-es'!

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