noun · neutersecond declension

harpastum

harpastum n (genitive harpastī)

Classical[harˈpas.tũː]Ecclesiastical[arˈpas.tum]

Meaning

harpastum, i, n., = ἁρπαστόν,

I. a hand-ball: sive harpasta manu pulverulenta rapis, Mart. 4, 19, 6; 7, 67, 4.

Latinization of Ancient Greek ἁρπαστόν (harpastón).

Quick answers

What does harpastum mean in Latin?

harpastum, a noun, means “a heavy hand ball, handball; a handball sport of antiquity played in ancient Rome”.

What is the genitive of harpastum?

The genitive singular is harpastī. harpastum is neuter, second declension.

How do you pronounce harpastum?

In classical Latin, [harˈpas.tũː]; in ecclesiastical (church) Latin, [arˈpas.tum].