reliquiae

Latin

Etymology

From relinquō.

Pronunciation

  • (Classical) IPA(key): /reˈli.kʷi.ae̯/, [rɛˈlɪ.kᶣi.ae̯]
  • (Ecclesiastical) IPA(key): /reˈli.kwi.ɛ/, [reˈliː.kwi.ɛ]
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Noun

reliquiae f pl (genitive reliquiārum); first declension

  1. remains, relics
  2. remnants
  3. survivors
  4. genitive singular of reliquia
  5. vocative plural of reliquia

Usage notes

Almost always plural; the genitive singular reliquiae is attested.

Declension

First declension.

Case Plural
Nominative reliquiae
Genitive reliquiārum
Dative reliquiīs
Accusative reliquiās
Ablative reliquiīs
Vocative reliquiae

Descendants

References

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