piscis
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[edit] Latin
[edit] Etymology
From Proto-Indo-European *p(e)isk-. Cognates include Old Irish íasc, Gothic 𐍆𐌹𐍃𐌺𐍃 (fisks) and Old English fisc (English fish).
[edit] Pronunciation
- (Classical) IPA: /ˈpis.kis/
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[edit] Noun
piscis (genitive piscis); m, third declension
- a fish
[edit] Usage notes
The singular form may also be used as a collective noun.
[edit] Inflection
| Number | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | piscis | piscēs |
| genitive | piscis | piscium |
| dative | piscī | piscibus |
| accusative | piscem | piscēs 1 |
| ablative | pisce | piscibus |
| vocative | piscis | piscēs |
1 May also be piscīs.
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[edit] Adjective
piscis m. and f.
- Born under the zodiac sign Pisces.