awoman
/eɪˈwʊmən/
awoman is the form of amen concluding a prayer.
Forms of awoman
| alternative form | a-women |
|---|---|
| alternative form | awomen |
Origin of awoman
Modeled on amen with woman, based on the folk etymology that amen is derived from men. The choice of woman rather than the plural women is possibly to keep a similar-sounding ending.
Questions about awoman
- What is awoman the form of?
- Awoman is the form of amen concluding a prayer.
- How do you pronounce awoman?
- Awoman is pronounced /eɪˈwʊmən/.
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