noun · neutersecond declension
serpyllum
serpyllum n (genitive serpyllī)
Meaning
- neuterwild thyme
Declension
| form | singular | plural |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | serpyllum | serpylla |
| genitive | serpyllī | serpyllōrum |
| dative | serpyllō | serpyllīs |
| accusative | serpyllum | serpylla |
| ablative | serpyllō | serpyllīs |
| vocative | serpyllum | serpylla |
serpyllum or serpillum (Varr. L. L. 5, § 103 Müll. p. 30 Bip.; and in MSS. of Cato, R. R. also serpull-;
I. v. the letter U), i, n. sibilated from ἕρπυλλον, thyme, wildthyme: Thymus serpyllum, Linn.; Cato, R. R. 73; Varr. R. R. 1, 35, 2; Col. 11, 3, 39; Plin. 20, 22, 90, § 245; Pall. Mart. 9, 17; Verg. E. 2, 11; id. G. 4, 31 al.
Origins
From Ancient Greek ἕρπυλλος (hérpullos). This spelling is educated. In Old Latin the spelling serpullum was dominating, the Greek origin not being well known, and this form stays in speech up to Romance.
Descendants
- Catalanserpoll
- Occitanserpol
- Spanishserpol
- Italiansermollino
- Romanianserpunél
- Italianserpillo