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noun · neutersecond declension

citrullum

citrullum n (genitive citrullī)
Classical[kɪˈtrʊl.lũː]Ecclesiastical[t͡ʃiˈtrul.lum]

Meaning

  1. Medieval LatinNew Latinneuterwatermelon (fruit)

Declension

declension
formsingularplural
nominativecitrullumcitrulla
genitivecitrullīcitrullōrum
dativecitrullōcitrullīs
accusativecitrullumcitrulla
ablativecitrullōcitrullīs
vocativecitrullumcitrulla

Origins

Conversion of citrullus (“watermelon plant”).

Descendants
  • Italiancetriolo

Quick answers

What does citrullum mean in Latin?
citrullum, a noun, means “watermelon (fruit)”.
What is the genitive of citrullum?
The genitive singular is citrullī. citrullum is neuter, second declension.
How do you pronounce citrullum?
In classical Latin, [kɪˈtrʊl.lũː]; in ecclesiastical (church) Latin, [t͡ʃiˈtrul.lum].