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pluralizing

[ploor-uh-lahyz]

plu·ral·ize

[ploor-uh-lahyz] verb, -ized, -iz·ing.
verb (used with object)
1.
to express in the plural form; make plural: to pluralize a noun.
verb (used without object)
2.
to receive or take a plural form.

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Pluralizing is always a great word to know.
So is slumgullion. Does it mean:
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.
Also, especially British, plu·ral·ise.


Origin:
1795–1805; plural + -ize

plu·ral·iz·a·ble, adjective
plu·ral·i·za·tion, noun
plu·ral·iz·er, noun
un·plu·ral·ized, adjective
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