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proper noun · masculinesecond declension

Spintharus

Spintharus m sg (genitive Spintharī)
Classical[ˈspɪn.tʰa.rʊs]Ecclesiastical[ˈspin.ta.rus]

Meaning

  1. masculinesingularA tragic poet of Heraclea
  2. masculinesingularAn architect of Corinth

Declension

declension
formsingularplural
nominativeSpintharus—
genitiveSpintharī—
dativeSpintharō—
accusativeSpintharum—
ablativeSpintharō—
vocativeSpinthare—

Spinthărus, i, m.
I. A slave and amanuensis of Cicero, Cic. Att. 13, 25, 3 fin. —
II. An athlete, Plin. 34, 8, 19, § 68.

Origins

From Ancient Greek Σπίνθαρος (Spíntharos).

In the Academy Smith's classical dictionaries

Biography & mythologySpintharusSpintharus (Σπίνθαρος), of Heracleia on the Pontus, a tragic poet, contemporary with Aristophanes, who designates him as a barbarian and a Phrygian (A…

Quick answers

What does Spintharus mean in Latin?
Spintharus, a proper noun, means “A tragic poet of Heraclea; An architect of Corinth”.
What is the genitive of Spintharus?
The genitive singular is Spintharī. Spintharus is masculine, second declension.
How do you pronounce Spintharus?
In classical Latin, [ˈspɪn.tʰa.rʊs]; in ecclesiastical (church) Latin, [ˈspin.ta.rus].