pergamentum
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Latin
[edit]Alternative forms
[edit]Etymology
[edit]Post-Classical, from Pergamēnus (Pergamum), a city in Asia Minor renowned for its library.
Pronunciation
[edit]- (Classical Latin) IPA(key): /per.ɡaˈmen.tum/, [pɛrɡäˈmɛn̪t̪ʊ̃ˑ]
- (modern Italianate Ecclesiastical) IPA(key): /per.ɡaˈmen.tum/, [perɡäˈmɛn̪t̪um]
Noun
[edit]pergamentum n (genitive pergamentī); second declension
Declension
[edit]Second-declension noun (neuter).
Case | Singular | Plural |
---|---|---|
Nominative | pergamentum | pergamenta |
Genitive | pergamentī | pergamentōrum |
Dative | pergamentō | pergamentīs |
Accusative | pergamentum | pergamenta |
Ablative | pergamentō | pergamentīs |
Vocative | pergamentum | pergamenta |
Descendants
[edit]- English: pergamentaceous