tergus

Latin

Etymology

Probably from Proto-Indo-European *tragʰ- (to draw, drag). Cognates include Ancient Greek τρέχω (trékhō), English drag, draw, trigger, track and Latin trahō.

Pronunciation

  • (Classical) IPA(key): /ˈter.ɡus/, [ˈtɛr.ɡʊs]

Noun

tergus n (genitive tergoris); third declension

  1. back, rear
  2. hide, skin

Inflection

Third declension neuter.

Case Singular Plural
Nominative tergus tergora
Genitive tergoris tergorum
Dative tergorī tergoribus
Accusative tergus tergora
Ablative tergore tergoribus
Vocative tergus tergora

References

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