noun · neutersecond declension
clenōdium
clenōdium n (genitive clenōdiī)
Ecclesiastical[kleˈnɔː.di.um]
Meaning
- Medieval Latinjewel, precious thing
Declension
| form | singular | plural |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | clenōdium | clenōdia |
| genitive | clenōdiī | clenōdiōrum |
| dative | clenōdiō | clenōdiīs |
| accusative | clenōdium | clenōdia |
| ablative | clenōdiō | clenōdiīs |
| vocative | clenōdium | clenōdia |
Origins
Borrowed from a Germanic language (compare Middle High German kleinōt, Middle Low German klênö̂de), ultimately from Proto-Germanic *klainiz (“shining, splendid”) + a Germanic suffix corresponding to Old High German -ōti. Alternatively, the second element may possibly represent Old High German ōt, from Proto-West Germanic *aud (“wealth, riches, possession”).