What does Phaedrus mean in Latin?

Phaedrus, a proper noun, means “Phaedrus (an Athenian aristocrat, friend of Socrates); Phaedrus (a Latin fabulist)”.

What is the genitive of Phaedrus?

The genitive singular is Phaedrī. Phaedrus is masculine, second declension.

proper noun · masculinesecond declension

Phaedrus m sg (genitive Phaedrī)

Phaedrus (nom. PHAEDER, Inscr. Grut. 1111, 3), i, m., = Φαῖδρος.

I. A pupil of Socrates, a native of Myrsinus, in Attica, after whom Plato named one of his dialogues, Cic. de Or. 1, 7, 28; id. Or. 4, 15; 12, 39; id. Fin. 2, 2, 4; id. Tusc. 1, 22, 53 al. —

II. An Epicurean philosopher of Athens, an instructor of Cicero, Cic. Fam. 13, 1, 2; id. Fin. 1, 5, 16; id. N. D. 1, 33, 93; id. Phil. 5, 5, 13.—

III. A freedman of Augustus, a Thracian by birth, and author of some well-known Latin fables.

Borrowed from Ancient Greek Φαῖδρος (Phaîdros).

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