Pelorus

See also: pelorus

Latin

Etymology

From Ancient Greek Πέλωρος (Pélōros).

Pronunciation
  • (Classical) IPA(key): /peˈloː.rus/, [pɛˈɫoː.rʊs]

Proper noun

Pelōrus m (genitive Pelōrī); second declension

  1. (geography) A promontory of Sicily that forms north-eastern point of the whole island

Declension

Second declension.

Case Singular
Nominative Pelōrus
Genitive Pelōrī
Dative Pelōrō
Accusative Pelōrum
Ablative Pelōrō
Vocative Pelōre

See also

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