Plural of fibula
irregular plural
The plural of fibula is fibulae or fibulas.
Forms of fibula
| Singular | fibula /ˈfɪb.jʊl.ə/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | fibulae fibulas |
| Countable | countable |
Fibulae and fibulas in a sentence
- Most of the fibulae have a triangular molding above the notch, which probably contained wound wire.1949, N. P. Toll, “Fibulae”, in Teresa G. Frisch, N. P. Toll, edited by M[ikhail] I[vanovich] Rostoftzeff, A. R. Bellinger, F. E. Brown, N....
Meaning of fibula
- noun An ancient kind of brooch used to hold clothing together, similar in function to the modern safety pin.
- noun The smaller of the two bones in the lower leg.
Nouns ending in -a: plural -ae
Questions about the plural of fibula
- What is the plural of fibula?
- The plural of fibula is fibulae or fibulas.
- Which is correct, fibulae or fibulas?
- Both are used. fibulae is the more common of the two in English writing.
- Is fibula countable?
- Fibula is a countable noun.
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