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proper noun · masculinethird declension

Ōrīōn

Ōrīōn m sg (genitive Ōrīōnis)
Classical[oːˈriː.oːn]Ecclesiastical[oˈriː.on]

Meaning

  1. GreekOrion.
  2. The constellation Orion.

Declension

declension
formsingularplural
nominativeŌrīōn—
genitiveŌrīōnis—
dativeŌrīōnī—
accusativeŌrīōnem—
ablativeŌrīōne—
vocativeŌrīōn—

Ōrīon (ŏrīōn, Verg. A. 1, 535; 4, 52), ŏnis and ōnis, m., = Ὠρίων,
I. the constellation Orion, whose rising and setting are attended by storms; acc. to the myth, a hunter transported to heaven, Ov. F. 5, 493; Hyg. Fab. 195; Verg. A. 1, 535; 4, 52; Hor. C. 1, 28, 21; 3, 27, 18; Lact. 4, 5, 21 et saep.

Origins

From Ancient Greek Ὠρῑ́ων (Ōrī́ōn).

Descendants
  • EnglishOrionfrom Middle English Orioun
  • PortugueseOrion
  • SicilianUriuni

In the Academy Smith's classical dictionaries

Biography & mythologyOrionOrion. and ORUS (Ὠρίων and Ὦρος,) names of more than one ancient grammarian. The mode in which they are mentioned by the authorities who speak of them…

Quick answers

What does Ōrīōn mean in Latin?
Ōrīōn, a proper noun, means “Orion.; The constellation Orion.”.
What is the genitive of Ōrīōn?
The genitive singular is Ōrīōnis. Ōrīōn is masculine, third declension.
How do you pronounce Ōrīōn?
In classical Latin, [oːˈriː.oːn]; in ecclesiastical (church) Latin, [oˈriː.on].