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proper noun · femininefirst declension

Merīdiāna

Merīdiāna f sg (genitive Merīdiānae)
Classical[mɛ.riː.diˈaː.na]Ecclesiastical[me.ri.diˈaː.na]

Meaning

  1. The star α Coronae Australis in the constellation Corona Australis.

Declension

declension
formsingularplural
nominativeMerīdiāna—
genitiveMerīdiānae—
dativeMerīdiānae—
accusativeMerīdiānam—
ablativeMerīdiānā—
vocativeMerīdiāna—

Origins

Clipping of Alfecca merīdiāna (“Southern Alfecca”).

Quick answers

What does Merīdiāna mean in Latin?
Merīdiāna, a proper noun, means “The star α Coronae Australis in the constellation Corona Australis.”.
What is the genitive of Merīdiāna?
The genitive singular is Merīdiānae. Merīdiāna is feminine, first declension.
How do you pronounce Merīdiāna?
In classical Latin, [mɛ.riː.diˈaː.na]; in ecclesiastical (church) Latin, [me.ri.diˈaː.na].