proper noun · masculinesecond declension
Silicius
Silicius m sg (genitive Siliciī or Silicī)
Classical[sɪˈlɪ.ki.ʊs]Ecclesiastical[siˈliː.t͡ʃi.us]
Meaning
- masculinesingulara Roman nomen gentile, gens or "family name" famously held by
- masculinesingularPublius Silicius Coronas, a Roman senator
Declension
| form | singular | plural |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | Silicius | — |
| genitive | Siliciī Silicī | — |
| dative | Siliciō | — |
| accusative | Silicium | — |
| ablative | Siliciō | — |
| vocative | Silicī | — |
Origins
Possibly from silex (“flint”) + -ius.