Megasthenes

Latin

Etymology

Borrowed from Ancient Greek Μεγασθένης (Megasthénēs).

Pronunciation
  • (Classical) IPA(key): /meˈɡas.tʰe.neːs/, [mɛˈɡas.tʰɛ.neːs]

Proper noun

Megasthenēs m (genitive Megasthenis); third declension

  1. A Greek historian and geographer

Declension

Third declension.

Case Singular
Nominative Megasthenēs
Genitive Megasthenis
Dative Megasthenī
Accusative Megasthenem
Ablative Megasthene
Vocative Megasthenēs

References
  • Megasthenes in William Smith, editor (1848) A Dictionary of Greek Biography and Mythology, London: John Murray
  • Megasthenes in Gaffiot, Félix (1934) Dictionnaire Illustré Latin-Français, Hachette
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