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proper noun · masculinesecond declension

Laevī1

Laevī m pl (genitive Laevōrum)
Classical[ˈɫae̯.wiː]Ecclesiastical[ˈlɛː.vi]

Meaning

  1. Laevi, a Gaulish tribe of Cisalpine Gaul, dwelling near the sources of the Padus

Declension

declension
formsingularplural
nominative—Laevī
genitive—Laevōrum
dative—Laevīs
accusative—Laevōs
ablative—Laevīs
vocative—Laevī

Laevi (Lēvi), ōrum, m.,
I. the Lævi, an ancient people of Liguria, between the Po and the Ticinus, Liv. 33, 37, 6; 5, 35, 2; Plin. 3, 17, 21, § 124.

Origins

Descendants
  • Ancient GreekΛάοι

In the Academy Smith's classical dictionaries

GeographyLaeviEth. Laevi or LAÏ (Λάοι), a tribe of Cisalpine Gauls, who dwelt near the sources of the river Padus. This is the statement of Polybius (2.17), who ass…

Quick answers

What does Laevī mean in Latin?
Laevī, a proper noun, means “Laevi, a Gaulish tribe of Cisalpine Gaul, dwelling near the sources of the Padus”.
What is the genitive of Laevī?
The genitive singular is Laevōrum. Laevī is masculine, second declension.
How do you pronounce Laevī?
In classical Latin, [ˈɫae̯.wiː]; in ecclesiastical (church) Latin, [ˈlɛː.vi].