noun · femininefirst declension
chelōnia
chelōnia f (genitive chelōniae)
Meaning
- A kind of precious stone
Declension
| form | singular | plural |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | chelōnia | chelōniae |
| genitive | chelōniae | chelōniārum |
| dative | chelōniae | chelōniīs |
| accusative | chelōniam | chelōniās |
| ablative | chelōniā | chelōniīs |
| vocative | chelōnia | chelōniae |
chĕlōnĭa, ae, f., = χελωνία,
I. a precious stone, tortoise - stone, Plin. 37, 10, 56, § 155.
Origins
From Ancient Greek χελωνία (khelōnía).