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I have found several different variations.

  1. phe·nix·es
  2. phoenīcēs
  3. There is no plural form.

Which is correct one? Is there anything else?

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Do you mean phoenix?

phoenixes or phoenix

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woops... fixed spelling – bronzebeard Apr 7 '11 at 7:39
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The plural of phoenix is phoenixes. Check out Wikipedia's article on the phoenix. It uses the word phoenixes in a couple of places.

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It actually only does that in one place (not to mention wikipedia is not a reliable source for this kind of discussion, just look at the H0 vs HO debate) and is even contended by other articles. – tzenes Apr 7 '11 at 15:04
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I would hew toward "phoenixes." Technically, there can only be one phoenix at a time, but you might be describing their use as a design motif or such and have need for the plural. – The Raven Apr 7 '11 at 15:31
@Raven Phoenix does seem to be an accepted spelling of the plural cite, and based on the regular usage of both Phoenix and Phoenixes, I think its clear that either are acceptable. – tzenes Apr 7 '11 at 16:48

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