plural dozens or dozen
Definition of dozen
1
: a group of 12
2
: an indefinitely large number
dozens of times
3
dozens plural in form but singular in construction
: a ritualized word game that consists of exchanging insults usually about the members of the opponent's family
—used with the
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The first known use of dozen was in the 13th century
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