noun · masculinesecond declension
gomphus
gomphus m (genitive gomphī)
Meaning
- masculinenail, dowel, peg
Declension
| form | singular | plural |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | gomphus | gomphī |
| genitive | gomphī | gomphōrum |
| dative | gomphō | gomphīs |
| accusative | gomphum | gomphōs |
| ablative | gomphō | gomphīs |
| vocative | gomphe | gomphī |
gomphus, i, m., = γόμφος,
I. a nail, peg, Tert. Mag. 12; Stat. S. 4, 3, 48.
Origins
From Ancient Greek γόμφος (gómphos, “peg, nail”).
Descendants
- Frenchgondfrom Old French gonz
- Spanishgoznefrom Old French gonz
- Spanishgoncefrom Old French gonz
- Portuguesegonzofrom Old French gonz
- Portuguesegonfo-
- Galiciangolfón
- Galiciangonzofrom Old French gonz
- TranslingualGomphus