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Mireya Cortez
Mireya Cortez asked in Education & ReferenceWords & Wordplay · 9 years ago

what is it in plural form?

how do you spell it in plural form?

the word is platypus

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  • ?
    Lv 7
    9 years ago
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    platypuses

    This is never written as platypi because the word is of Greek origin not Latin.

    Source(s): http://www.thefreedictionary.com/platypus
  • Neil
    Lv 7
    9 years ago

    Platypus is Greek in origin. Only Latin words are made plural with the letter 'i'.

    The correct plural is 'platypuses', as are 'octopuses' and 'hippopotamuses'.

  • ?
    9 years ago

    platypuses

  • Mamie
    Lv 7
    9 years ago

    Depending on your outlook: platypi or platypuses (In English, it's platypuses)

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