arcella

Italian

Etymology

From Latin.

Pronunciation
  • Rhymes: -ɛlla

Noun

arcella f (plural arcelle)

  1. A space, under the altar of early Christian churches, in which relics were stored
  2. A decorated wedding chest

Latin

Etymology

Diminutive form of arca +‎ -ellus.

Pronunciation
  • (Classical) IPA(key): /arˈkel.la/, [arˈkɛl.la]

Noun

arcella f (genitive arcellae); first declension

  1. A small box
  2. A square landmark

Inflection

First declension.

Case Singular Plural
Nominative arcella arcellae
Genitive arcellae arcellārum
Dative arcellae arcellīs
Accusative arcellam arcellās
Ablative arcellā arcellīs
Vocative arcella arcellae

References
  • arcella in Charlton T. Lewis and Charles Short (1879) A Latin Dictionary, Oxford: Clarendon Press
  • arcella in Gaffiot, Félix (1934) Dictionnaire Illustré Latin-Français, Hachette
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