Plural Form of Words Ending in -us - Facetious Formations

Facetious Formations

Facetious mock-erudite plurals in -i or even -ii are sometimes found for words ending with a sound (vaguely) similar to -us. Examples are stewardi (supposed plural of stewardess) and Elvii (as a plural for Elvis imitators). The Toyota corporation has determined that their Prius model should have the plural form Prii, even though the Latin word prius has a plural priora. Though the common plural is "Prluses". The Winklevoss twins are sometimes collectively referred to as "the Winklevii".