noun · femininefirst declension
ancyla
ancyla f (genitive ancylae)
Classical[ˈaŋ.ky.ɫa]Ecclesiastical[ˈan̠ʲ.t͡ʃi.la]
Meaning
- feminineThe back of the knee, the ham
Declension
| form | singular | plural |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | ancyla | ancylae |
| genitive | ancylae | ancylārum |
| dative | ancylae | ancylīs |
| accusative | ancylam | ancylās |
| ablative | ancylā | ancylīs |
| vocative | ancyla | ancylae |
Origins
Borrowed from Ancient Greek ἀγκύλη (ankúlē).