alveus

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Contents 1 Latin 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Noun 1.2.1 Inflection 1.2.2 Synonyms 1.2.3 Derived terms 1.2.4 Related terms

[edit] Latin

[edit] Etymology

From alvus (“‘belly, hollow’”).

[edit] Noun

alveus (genitive alveī); m, second declension

1. A hollow, cavity.
2. A deep vessel or cavity; excavation, hollow; basket, tray, trough.
3. The hold or hull of a ship; a small ship or boat, skiff.
4. A (hollowed) gaming board.
5. A beehive.
6. A bathing tub
7. The channel or bed of a river.

[edit] Inflection

Number	Singular	Plural
nominative	alveus	alveī
genitive	alveī	alveōrum
dative	alveō	alveīs
accusative	alveum	alveōs
ablative	alveō	alveīs
vocative	alvee	alveī

[edit] Synonyms

• (beehive): alvārium, alveārium, alvus

[edit] Derived terms

alveārium alveātus

alveolus

[edit] Related terms

alvārium alveolātus

alvus