platypodes.
However, given that “platypodes” has for some unfathomable reason never become popular, the dictionary goes on to say that the accepted plural is “platypuses” or (particularly in scientific and conservation contexts) “platypus”.
Is the plural of platypus platypi?
Some English speakers use platypi as the plural for platypus, but that is far less common than platypuses.
What is a bunch of platypuses called?
A PADDLE of Platypus
The cutest collective noun since a ‘Cuddle’ of puppies or a ‘Waddle’ of penguins.
Why is platypus not plural for platypi?
Etymology. The -i plural comes from the belief that platypus is a Latin second declension noun, which it is not. In fact, it belongs to the Greek third declension. The usual plural is platypuses; platypodes is the Greek plural, which is also correct.
Are Platypodes correct?
The noun platypus has a Greek root. The Greek plural for platypus is platypodes, but this plural is not used in English.
What’s the plural of octopus?
Octopi is the oldest plural form of octopus, coming from the belief that Latin origins should have Latin endings. However, octopus is not a simple Latin word, but a Latinized form of the Greek word októpus. Consequently, its “correct” plural form would logically be octopodes.
What’s the plural of moose?
Despite what a certain honking bird whose singular form rhymes with that of “moose” might suggest, the plural of “moose” is not “meese.” It’s just “moose.” One moose, three moose, a herd of moose.
What is a group of sloths called?
A Snuggle of Sloths
As you can see, a “snuggle” of sloths was the resounding winner, which now makes this the most popular term for a group of sloths!
What is a group of owls called?
parliament
“Did you know that a group of owls is called a ‘parliament‘?” “Did you know that a group of jellyfish is called a ‘smack’?” “Did you know that a group of Indonesian mountain weasels is called a ‘bubble gum’?”
What do you call a group of giraffes?
Take giraffe for example: “a tower” is their collective noun, and we can’t think of a better way to describe a group of these gangly giants, towering as they do above all but the tallest trees around them. A group of giraffe are called a ‘tower’, which is a great example of collective nouns at their descriptive best.
What’s the plural of hippopotamus?
hippopotamus. noun. hip·po·pot·a·mus | ˌhi-pə-ˈpä-tə-məs plural hippopotamuses or hippopotami -ˌmī
What is Mongoose plural?
noun. mon·goose | ˈmän-ˌgüs , ˈmäŋ- plural mongooses also mongeese ˈmän-ˌgēs , ˈmäŋ-
What is the plural of rhinoceros?
noun. rhi·noc·er·os | rī-ˈnäs-rəs , rə-, -ˈnä-sə- plural rhinoceroses also rhinoceros or rhinoceri rī-ˈnä-sə-ˌrī , rə-
What do you call a baby platypus?
Baby platypuses (or would you rather call them platypi?) and echidnas are called puggles, although there’s a movement afoot to have baby platypuses called platypups. In a more straightforward naming convention, baby goats are called kids. In what may be a nod to onomatopoeia, baby partridges are called cheepers.
Can you own a platypus as a pet?
Keeping a platypus as a pet is almost entirely out of the question. It’s threatened in the wild and it’s probably not even legal. Its care and diet are not easy to replicate for the hobbyist. As if you need any other reason, there’s one that might hit closer to home.
Can you buy a baby platypus?
Can you have a platypus as a pet? The short answer is no. Platypuses are wild animals that live in Australia and they need the right environment to thrive. It is not only illegal to keep them as pets in Australia but also to export them as pets to other countries.
What is the plural of squid?
squid /ˈskwɪd/ noun. plural squid or squids. squid. /ˈskwɪd/ noun.
What is the plural of giraffe?
noun. gi·raffe | jə-ˈraf plural giraffes.
What is the plural of ostrich?
ostriches
ostrich Definitions and Synonyms
| singular | ostrich |
|---|---|
| plural | ostriches |
What is plural of elk?
elk /ˈɛlk/ noun. plural elk or elks. elk. /ˈɛlk/ noun.
What is the plural for deer?
deers
noun, plural deer, (occasionally) deers. any of several ruminants of the family Cervidae, most of the males of which have solid, deciduous antlers. any of the smaller species of this family, as distinguished from the moose, elk, etc.
