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amas

heap

noun ah-MAH Rare

Also means

cluster

Usage Note

Amas denotes a disorganised pile or accumulation of things. In astronomy it specifically names a star cluster (amas d'étoiles) or galaxy cluster (amas de galaxies). The word is invariable in spelling between singular and plural — both are written amas — because the s is already present in the base form.

Examples

"Un amas de rochers bloquait le chemin."

Natural Translation

A heap of rocks was blocking the path.

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