Plural of ibex
irregular plural
The plural of ibex is ibex, ibexes or ibices.
Forms of ibex
| Singular | ibex /ˈaɪbɛks/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | ibex /ˈaɪbɛks/ ibexes ibices /ˈaɪbɪsiːz/ |
| Countable | countable |
Meaning of ibex
- noun A type of wild mountain goat of the genus Capra, such as the species Capra ibex.
- noun An imaginary creature with serrated horns, somewhat similar to the heraldic antelope.
Plural the same as the singular
Questions about the plural of ibex
- What is the plural of ibex?
- The plural of ibex is ibex, ibexes or ibices.
- Which is correct, ibexes or ibices?
- Both are used. ibexes is the more common of the two in English writing.
- Is ibex countable?
- Ibex is a countable noun.
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