noun · masculinesecond declension
elaphus1
elaphus m (genitive elaphī)
Classical[ˈɛ.ɫa.pʰʊs]Ecclesiastical[ˈɛː.la.fus]
Meaning
- New Latinmasculinedeer
Declension
| form | singular | plural |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | elaphus | elaphī |
| genitive | elaphī | elaphōrum |
| dative | elaphō | elaphīs |
| accusative | elaphum | elaphōs |
| ablative | elaphō | elaphīs |
| vocative | elaphe | elaphī |
Origins
Borrowed from Ancient Greek ἔλαφος (élaphos, “deer”).