noun · neutersecond declension

strigmentum

strigmentum n (genitive strigmentī)

Classical[strɪɡˈmɛn.tũː]Ecclesiastical[striɡˈmɛn.tum]

Meaning

strigmentum, i, n. id..

I. In gen., that which is scratched or scraped off, a scraping (post-Aug.), Plin. 20, 3, 8, § 17.—

II. In partic., filth or dirt scraped off, Cels. 2, 6 med.; 5, 2, 4; Plin. 9, 51, 74, § 160; 28, 4, 13, § 51; Val. Max. 9, 14, ext. 2 al.

Derived from stringō (“to press, tighten”) + -mentum (“instrument, medium”).

Quick answers

What does strigmentum mean in Latin?

strigmentum, a noun, means “that which is scraped off, scrapings; filth or dirt scraped off”.

What is the genitive of strigmentum?

The genitive singular is strigmentī. strigmentum is neuter, second declension.

How do you pronounce strigmentum?

In classical Latin, [strɪɡˈmɛn.tũː]; in ecclesiastical (church) Latin, [striɡˈmɛn.tum].