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monoceroses

monoceroses is the plural of monoceros.

Meaning of monoceros

Noun

monoceros (plural monoceroses)

  1. (obsolete) A unicorn.
    • The ancients were most liberal with their descriptions of fabulous animals, and the Monoceros or Unicorn was a favourite subject with them; but I am not aware whether or no the account which Spencer gives has so early an origin.1852 June 19, George Bell, editor, Notes and Queries, volume 5, number 138
  2. (obsolete) A narwhal.

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Questions about monoceroses

What is monoceroses the plural of?
Monoceroses is the plural of monoceros.

Words near monoceroses in the dictionary

  1. monocercomonads
  2. monocerin
  3. monoceros
  4. monoceros beetle
  5. monoceros beetles
  6. monoceroses
  7. monocerous
  8. monochain
  9. monochalcogenide
  10. monochalcogenides
  11. monochamol

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