Is "mongeese" a word?
Observing members:
0
Composing members:
0
11 Answers
I believe that it is a mongoose is the right way to say it.
Yes.
If you’re interested, you can see what the collective thought of this topic two years ago here.
Mongooses or mongeese are correct plural forms.
Mongooses is correct plural.
rh- Sorry to disagree but I don’t believe that mongeese is a word. Source?
I’m gonna put in a vote for mongooxen.
Or perhaps Mongi.
you know, octopi?
@Chuck – My “Yes” links to the Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary, which lists “mongeese” as a valid plural form of “mongoose.”
@AstroChuck: http://www.m-w.com/dictionary/mongoose
Although mongooses is the preferred term, especially since I can’t find a British English dictionary that lists “mongeese”, and well, I’m British. ;)
Besides, ‘mongeese’ makes me think of ‘sneezing’ for some reason.
I’m gonna go with mongooxen from now on. Thanks Fieryspoon.
That solve the sneezing problem, richardhenry?
The OED has 1 citation for “mongeese”.
Answer this question
This question is in the General Section. Responses must be helpful and on-topic.