Masius

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Etymology

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Proper noun

Masius m

  1. A taxonomic genus within the family Pipridae.

References
  • Gill, F. and Wright, M. (2006) Birds of the World: Recommended English Names, Princeton University Press, →ISBN

Latin

Etymology

Borrowed from Ancient Greek Μάσιος (Másios)

Pronunciation
  • (Classical) IPA(key): /ˈma.si.us/, [ˈma.si.ʊs]

Proper noun

Masius m (genitive Masiī); second declension

  1. A range of mountains which form the northern boundary of Mesopotamia

Declension

Second declension.

Case Singular
Nominative Masius
Genitive Masiī
Dative Masiō
Accusative Masium
Ablative Masiō
Vocative Masie

References
  • Masius in William Smith, editor (1854, 1857) A Dictionary of Greek and Roman Geography, volume 1 & 2, London: Walton and Maberly
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