noun · masculinesecond declension
charadrius
charadrius m (genitive charadriī or charadrī)
Classical[kʰaˈra.dri.ʊs]Ecclesiastical[kaˈraː.dri.us]
Meaning
- masculineplover (of family Charadriidae)
Declension
| form | singular | plural |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | charadrius | charadriī |
| genitive | charadriī charadrī | charadriōrum |
| dative | charadriō | charadriīs |
| accusative | charadrium | charadriōs |
| ablative | charadriō | charadriīs |
| vocative | charadrie | charadriī |
chărā^drĭus, ïi, m., = χαραδριός,
I. a yellowish bird, Vulg. Lev. 11, 19; id. Deut. 14, 18.
Origins
From Ancient Greek χαραδριός (kharadriós). Doublet of caladrius.