noun · masculinesecond declension
chȳmus
chȳmus m (genitive chȳmī)
Classical[ˈkʰyː.mʊs]Ecclesiastical[ˈkiː.mus]
Meaning
- The fluid of the stomach
Declension
| form | singular | plural |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | chȳmus | chȳmī |
| genitive | chȳmī | chȳmōrum |
| dative | chȳmō | chȳmīs |
| accusative | chȳmum | chȳmōs |
| ablative | chȳmō | chȳmīs |
| vocative | chȳme | chȳmī |
chȳmus, i, m., = χυμός (juice),
I. the fluid of the stomach, chyle, Ser. Samm. 48, 900.
Origins
Borrowed from Ancient Greek χῡμός (khūmós).