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proper noun · masculinesecond declension

Callimachus

Callimachus m sg (genitive Callimachī)
Classical[kalˈlɪ.ma.kʰʊs]Ecclesiastical[kalˈliː.ma.kus]

Meaning

  1. masculinesingulara Greek name, Callimachus, notably borne by
  2. masculinesingularCallimachus (an ancient Greek poet)

Declension

declension
formsingularplural
nominativeCallimachus—
genitiveCallimachī—
dativeCallimachō—
accusativeCallimachum—
ablativeCallimachō—
vocativeCallimache—

Callĭmăchus, i, m., = Καλλίμαχος.
1. A distinguished Greek poet and grammarian of Cyrene (hence Battiades; v. Battus, I. b.) who lived in Alexandria in the reign of Ptolemy Philadelphus, B. C. 250, Quint. 10, 1, 58; Cic. Tusc. 1, 34, 84; 1, 39, 93; id. de Or. 3, 33, 32; Ov. R. Am. 759; Hor. Ep. 2, 2, 100; Prop. 2, 1, 40; Ov. P. 4, 16, 32.—Hence, Callĭmăchīus, a, um, adj.: metrum, i. e. a choriambic tetrameter and an amphibrach, Serv. Centim. p. 1823 P.—
2. A celebrated sculptor, Plin. 34, 8, 19, § 92.—
3. A physician, Plin. 21, 3, 9, § 12.!*? Apollas Callimachus, in Quint. 11, 2, 14, is yet unexplained; v. Spald. in h. l.

Origins

Borrowed from Ancient Greek Καλλίμαχος (Kallímakhos).

Descendants
  • EnglishCallimachus
  • FrenchCallimaque
  • ItalianCallimaco

In the Academy Smith's classical dictionaries

Biography & mythologyCallimachusCallimachus (Καλλίμαχος), one of the most celebrated Alexandrine grammarians and poets, was, according to Suidas, a son of Battus and Mesatme, and bel…

Quick answers

What does Callimachus mean in Latin?
Callimachus, a proper noun, means “a Greek name, Callimachus, notably borne by”.
What is the genitive of Callimachus?
The genitive singular is Callimachī. Callimachus is masculine, second declension.
How do you pronounce Callimachus?
In classical Latin, [kalˈlɪ.ma.kʰʊs]; in ecclesiastical (church) Latin, [kalˈliː.ma.kus].