Plural of hydra
regular plural
The plural of hydra is hydras or hydrae.
Forms of hydra
| Singular | hydra /ˈhaɪdɹə/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | hydras hydrae |
| Countable | countable |
Meaning of hydra
- noun A dragon-like creature with many heads and the ability to regrow them when maimed.
- noun Any of several small freshwater polyps of the genus Hydra and related genera, having a naked cylindrical body and an oral opening surrounded by tentacles.
- noun A complex, multifarious problem or situation that cannot be easily and rapidly solved.
Questions about the plural of hydra
- What is the plural of hydra?
- The plural of hydra is hydras or hydrae.
- Which is correct, hydras or hydrae?
- Both are used. hydras is the more common of the two in English writing.
- Is hydra countable?
- Hydra is a countable noun.
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