aurum

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[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

From Latin aurum (gold).

[edit] Noun

aurum

  1. (chemistry) gold, used in the names of various substances (see Derived terms)

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[edit] Latin

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[edit] Pronunciation

[edit] Noun

aurum (genitive aurī); n, second declension

  1. gold (as mineral or metal)
  2. gold (colour)
  3. any object made of gold, such as a gold coin or a gold ring

[edit] Inflection

Number Singular Plural
nominative aurum aura
genitive aurī aurōrum
dative aurō aurīs
accusative aurum aura
ablative aurō aurīs
vocative aurum aura

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[edit] Descendants

  • Portuguese: ouro
  • Romanian: aur
  • Scottish Gaelic: òr
  • Spanish: oro
  • Translingual: Au