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proper noun · masculinesecond declension

Mazaeus

Mazaeus m sg (genitive Mazaeī)
Classical[mazˈzae̯.ʊs]Ecclesiastical[madˈd͡zɛː.us]

Meaning

  1. masculinesingularA Persian noble and governor of Babylon

Declension

declension
formsingularplural
nominativeMazaeus—
genitiveMazaeī—
dativeMazaeō—
accusativeMazaeum—
ablativeMazaeō—
vocativeMazaee—

Origins

Borrowed from Ancient Greek Μαζαῖος (Mazaîos), itself from Old Iranian *Mazdāya-.

In the Academy Smith's classical dictionaries

Biography & mythologyMazaeusMazaeus. 2. A Persian officer who was sent by Dareius, at the head of a small force, to guard the passage of the Euphrates, at Thapsacus, and ravage t…

Quick answers

What does Mazaeus mean in Latin?
Mazaeus, a proper noun, means “A Persian noble and governor of Babylon”.
What is the genitive of Mazaeus?
The genitive singular is Mazaeī. Mazaeus is masculine, second declension.
How do you pronounce Mazaeus?
In classical Latin, [mazˈzae̯.ʊs]; in ecclesiastical (church) Latin, [madˈd͡zɛː.us].