Plural of magnum
regular plural
The plural of magnum is magnums or magna.
Forms of magnum
| Singular | magnum /ˈmæɡnəm/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | magnums magna /ˈmæɡnə/ |
| Countable | countable |
Meaning of magnum
- noun A bottle containing 1.5 liters of fluid, double the volume of a standard wine bottle.
- noun A powerful firearm cartridge, often derived from a shorter, less powerful cartridge calibre that uses the same bullet.
- noun A handgun that fires a cartridge of this calibre; chiefly a revolver, but rarely an autoloader firing an unusually powerful calibre.
Questions about the plural of magnum
- What is the plural of magnum?
- The plural of magnum is magnums or magna.
- Which is correct, magnums or magna?
- Both are used. magna is the more common of the two in English writing.
- Is magnum countable?
- Magnum is a countable noun.
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