diff --git a/cpukit/libfs/src/jffs2/include/rtems/jffs2.h b/cpukit/libfs/src/jffs2/include/rtems/jffs2.h
index b786415b68..a856c46c41 100644
--- a/cpukit/libfs/src/jffs2/include/rtems/jffs2.h
+++ b/cpukit/libfs/src/jffs2/include/rtems/jffs2.h
@@ -491,7 +491,7 @@ typedef struct {
   uint32_t flash_size;
 
   /**
-   * @brief Count of flash blocks (eraseable units).
+   * @brief Count of flash blocks (erasable units).
    */
   uint32_t flash_blocks;