noun · masculinethird declension

paederōs

paederōs m (genitive paederōtis)

Classical[ˈpae̯.dɛ.roːs]Ecclesiastical[ˈpɛː.de.ros]

Meaning

paedĕros, ōtis, m., = παιδέρως.

I. A precious stone.

A. An opal, Plin. 37, 6, 22, § 84.—

B. An amethyst, Plin. 37, 9, 40, § 123.—

II. A plant, a kind of bear's-foot, Plin. 22, 22, 34, § 76.

Borrowed from Ancient Greek παιδέρως (paidérōs). Bostock and Riley imply that the Greek term is composed of παῖς (paîs) + ἔρως (érōs).

Quick answers

What does paederōs mean in Latin?

paederōs, a noun, means “opal; amethyst; acanthus, bear's-foot”.

What is the genitive of paederōs?

The genitive singular is paederōtis. paederōs is masculine, third declension.

How do you pronounce paederōs?

In classical Latin, [ˈpae̯.dɛ.roːs]; in ecclesiastical (church) Latin, [ˈpɛː.de.ros].