Hetairas

/hɛˈtaɪrəz/ noun

Definition

An alternate plural form of hetaira used in English, referring to multiple ancient Greek courtesans or companions.

Etymology

English adaptation of Greek hetaira, using the standard English plural suffix -s instead of the Greek plural hetairai.

Kelly Says

English speakers had to decide: keep the Greek plural 'hetairai' or anglicize it to 'hetairas'—different writers chose differently, which shows how ancient Greek words don't always integrate smoothly into English!

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