Plural of operculum
irregular plural
The plural of operculum is opercula.
Forms of operculum
| Singular | operculum /əʊˈpɜː.kjʊ.ləm/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | opercula |
| Countable | countable |
Meaning of operculum
- noun A covering flap in animals and insects, such as a gill cover or the lid of nits.
- noun The lidlike portion of a moss sporangium or of a fruit that detaches to allow the dispersal of spores or seeds.
- noun A gum flap covering (part of) a partially erupted tooth, usually a wisdom tooth.
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 operculum
- What is the plural of operculum?
- The plural of operculum is opercula.
- Is operculum countable?
- Operculum is a countable noun.
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