proper noun · femininefirst declension

Aegīra

Aegīra f sg (genitive Aegīrae)

Classical[ae̯ˈɡiː.ra]Ecclesiastical[eˈd͡ʒiː.ra]

Meaning

Aegīra, ae, f., = Αἴγειρα.

I. A town in Achaia, Mel. 2, 3, 10; Plin. 4, 5, 6, § 12. —

II. Another name of the island Lesbos, Plin. 5, 31, 39, § 139.

Borrowed from Ancient Greek Αἴγειρα (Aígeira).

Quick answers

What does Aegīra mean in Latin?

Aegīra, a proper noun, means “a town of Achaia and member of the Achean league; another name of the island of Lesbos”.

What is the genitive of Aegīra?

The genitive singular is Aegīrae. Aegīra is feminine, first declension.

How do you pronounce Aegīra?

In classical Latin, [ae̯ˈɡiː.ra]; in ecclesiastical (church) Latin, [eˈd͡ʒiː.ra].