noun · neutersecond declension
talutium
talutium n (genitive talutiī or talutī)
Classical[taˈɫʊ.ti.ũː]Ecclesiastical[taˈlut.t͡si.um]
Meaning
- neuterThe superficial indication of the presence of gold under the earth
Declension
| form | singular | plural |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | talutium | talutia |
| genitive | talutiī talutī | talutiōrum |
| dative | talutiō | talutiīs |
| accusative | talutium | talutia |
| ablative | talutiō | talutiīs |
| vocative | talutium | talutia |
Origins
Maybe from Celtic/Gaulish; compare Proto-Celtic *talamū (“earth”). Compare alutiae.