What does raphē mean in Latin?

raphē, a noun, means “raphe”.

What is the genitive of raphē?

The genitive singular is raphēs. raphē is feminine, first declension.

Ancient Greek ῥᾰ́πτω (rhắptō) → Ancient Greek -η (-ē) → Latin raphē.

noun · femininefirst declension

raphē f (genitive raphēs)

Ecclesiastical[ˈraː.fe]

Ancient Greek ῥᾰφή (rhăphḗ)bor. Latin raphē Borrowed from Ancient Greek ῥᾰφή (rhăphḗ, “seam; suture”).

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