noun · femininefirst declension
ampla
ampla f (genitive amplae)
Meaning
- femininea handle, a grip
Declension
| form | singular | plural |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | ampla | amplae |
| genitive | amplae | amplārum |
| dative | amplae | amplīs |
| accusative | amplam | amplās |
| ablative | amplā | amplīs |
| vocative | ampla | amplae |
Origins
Derived from amplus (“ample, large”). Older theories derived the word from Proto-Indo-European *h₂em-lo-, from *h₂em- (“to grasp”), and linked to ānsa (“handle”).