orbis

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Latin [edit]

Etymology [edit]

Of uncertain origin.

Pronunciation [edit]

Noun [edit]

orbis (genitive orbis); m, third declension

  1. circle, ring
  2. a circular motion
  3. a rotation
  4. a disc or disc-shaped object
  5. the Earth, the world

Inflection [edit]

Number Singular Plural
nominative orbis orbēs
genitive orbis orbium
dative orbī orbibus
accusative orbem orbīs

orbēs
ablative orbī

orbe

 orbibus
vocative orbis orbēs

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