Plural of ilium
irregular plural
The plural of ilium is ilia.
Forms of ilium
| Singular | ilium /ˈɪlɪəm/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | ilia |
| Countable | countable |
Meaning of ilium
- noun The upper and widest of the three bones that make up each side of the hipbone.
- noun The ileum, part of the small intestine (in modern usage, misspelling of ileum).
Nouns ending in -um: plural -a
- minimum (minima)
- medium (media)
- maximum (maxima)
- spectrum (spectra)
- curriculum (curricula)
- referendum (referenda)
- millennium (millennia)
- consortium (consortia)
- podium (podia)
- aquarium (aquaria)
- optimum (optima)
- gymnasium (gymnasia)
Questions about the plural of ilium
- What is the plural of ilium?
- The plural of ilium is ilia.
- Is ilium countable?
- Ilium is a countable noun.
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