Asturica

Latin

Etymology

Known as Asturica Augusta in imperial times, derived from the name of the Astures, a Hispano-Celtic tribe in northern Spain.

Pronunciation
  • (Classical) IPA(key): /asˈtu.ri.ka/, [asˈtʊ.rɪ.ka]

Proper noun

Asturica f (genitive Asturicae); first declension

  1. The chief city of the Astures in Hispania Tarraconensis, now Astorga

Declension

First declension.

Case Singular
Nominative Asturica
Genitive Asturicae
Dative Asturicae
Accusative Asturicam
Ablative Asturicā
Vocative Asturica

Derived terms
  • Asturicensis

Descendants

References
  • Asturica in Gaffiot, Félix (1934) Dictionnaire Illustré Latin-Français, Hachette
  • Asturica in William Smith, editor (1854, 1857) A Dictionary of Greek and Roman Geography, volume 1 & 2, London: Walton and Maberly
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