Plural of limerick
regular plural
The plural of limerick is limericks.
Forms of limerick
| Singular | limerick /ˈlɪm(ə)ɹɪk/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | limericks |
| Countable | countable |
Meaning of limerick
- noun A humorous, often bawdy verse of five anapaestic lines, with the rhyme scheme aabba, and typically having an 8–8–5–5–8 cadence.
Questions about the plural of limerick
- What is the plural of limerick?
- The plural of limerick is limericks.
- Is limerick countable?
- Limerick is a countable noun.
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