noun · neutersecond declension
veterīnum
veterīnum n (genitive veterīnī)
Classical[wɛ.tɛˈriː.nũː]Ecclesiastical[ve.teˈriː.num]
Meaning
- draught-cattle
- beast of burden
Declension
| form | singular | plural |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | veterīnum | veterīna |
| genitive | veterīnī | veterīnōrum |
| dative | veterīnō | veterīnīs |
| accusative | veterīnum | veterīna |
| ablative | veterīnō | veterīnīs |
| vocative | veterīnum | veterīna |
Origins
Substantivized neuter of veterīnus (“related to carrying or drawing”) via the phrase veterīnum animal.
In English words that came into English from veterīnum
- veterinarianveterīnārius
- veterinaryveterīnārius