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Latin

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A
Latin
absīs
verb
The subjunctive mood form of the verb absum, meaning to be away or absent. It is used in clauses requiring the subjunctive, often to express a wish, a command, or a hypothetical condition.

“Utinam absīs.”

I wish that you were away.

Also means
  1. second-person singular present active subjunctive of absum

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Albānia[aɫˈbaː.ni.a]
name
A country located in Southeastern Europe. It also refers to a historical region known as Caucasian Albania.

“Albānia est in Eurōpā.”

Albania is in Europe.

Also means
  1. Albania (a country in Southeastern Europe)
  2. Caucasian Albania
  3. Albania

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Latin
alō[ˈa.ɫoː]
verb
To provide food or care for a person, animal, or thing so that it may grow or be sustained. It can also refer to the act of encouraging growth or progress.

“Hominum grātiā generātur, aluntur bēstiae.”

It is for the sake of man that beasts are bred.

Also means
  1. to feed, to nourish, to nurture
  2. to cultivate, to raise, to rear, etc. (as a child, an animal, etc.)
  3. to cause (a thing) to continue over time: to further, to maintain, to sustain
  4. to encourage or promote the development (of a thing): to foster, to further, to promote (something)
  5. to nourish

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Latin
ami
noun
A type of plant also known as Visnaga daucoides.

“Ami in agris crescit.”

The bisnaga grows in the fields.

Also means
  1. bisnaga (Visnaga daucoides, syn. Ammi visnaga)
  2. bisnaga

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Latin
asset
verb
This represents the subjunctive mood of the verb 'assō', indicating a potential or willed action of roasting or burning.

“Ut ignis carnem asset.”

So that the fire may roast the meat.

Also means
  1. third-person singular present active subjunctive of assō

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Latin
au[ˈau̯]
intj
An interjection used to express feelings of pain or grief.

“Au! Vulnus meum dolet.”

Oh! My wound hurts.

Also means
  1. expressing pain or grief; oh! ah!
  2. oh!

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Latin
Austrālia[au̯sˈtraː.li.a]
name
The name for the country and continent located in Oceania.

“Austrālia terra magna est.”

Australia is a large land.

Also means
  1. Australia (a country consisting of a main island, the island of Tasmania and other smaller islands, located in Oceania; historically, a collection of former colonies of the British Empire)
  2. Australia (a continent consisting of the land on the Australian tectonic plate, i.e. Australia, New Guinea and intervening islands)
  3. Australia

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Latin
abāctor[aˈbaːk.tɔr]Appears in an example
noun
A person who steals cattle or other livestock. It can also refer to someone who abducts or drives others away.

“Abactores sunt qui unum equum, duas equas, totidemque boves, vel capram decem, aut porcos quinque abegerint.”

Rustlers are those who drive away one stallion, two mares, as many cattle, or ten goats, or five pigs.

Also means
  1. A cattle thief; abactor or rustler.
  2. A man who abducts.
  3. a cattle thief

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Latin
Abaddōn[aˈbad.doːn]Appears in an example
name
A proper name referring to the angel who guards the bottomless pit or Tartarus.

“et habebant super se regem angelum abyssi cui nomen hebraice Abaddon graece autem Apollyon et latine habet nomen Exterminans”

And they had over them a king, the angel of the bottomless pit; whose name in Hebrew is Abaddon, and in Greek Apollyon; in Latin Exterminans.

Also means
  1. the name of the angel of Tartarus
  2. the angel of the abyss

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Latin
abditus[ˈab.dɪ.tʊs]Appears in an example
verb
Describing something that is kept out of sight, secret, or far removed.

“De abditis nonnullis ac mirandis morborum et sanationum causis”

On some hidden and remarkable causes of disease and recovery

Also means
  1. hidden, concealed, secret, having been concealed
  2. removed, set aside, banished, having been banished
  3. hidden

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Latin
abjūdicāteAppears in an example
verb
A command addressed to more than one person to judge or decide against someone or something.

“Abjūdicāte hanc causam aequo animo.”

Judge this case away with a calm mind.

Also means
  1. second-person plural present active imperative of abjūdicō
  2. you (plural) judge away

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Latin
abstrūdeAppears in an example
verb
A command telling one person to put something out of sight or conceal it.

“Abstrūde hoc aurum in locō tūtō.”

Hide this gold in a safe place.

Also means
  1. second-person singular present active imperative of abstrūdō
  2. hide away

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Latin
ad hoc[ˈad ˈhɔk]Appears in an example
phrase
A phrase used to describe something done or created for a specific, immediate purpose rather than for a general or long-term plan. It can also be used as a connective to introduce an additional point.

“Qui ubi primum adolevit, pollens viribus, decora facie, sed multo maxume ingenio validus, non se luxu neque inertiae corrumpendum dedit, sed, uti mos gentis illius est, equitare, iaculari, cursu cum aequalibus certare, et quom omnis gloria anteiret, omnibus tamen carus esse; ad hoc pleraque tempora in venando agere, leonem atque alias feras primus aut in primis ferire; plurumum facere et minumum ipse de se loqui.”

As soon as he grew to adulthood, endowed with strength and handsome appearance but above all vigorous in his intelligence, he did not give himself to being spoilt by either extravagance or idleness but rather, as was the custom of his nation, he rode on horseback, threw javelins, contended in races with his equals, and although he went before all in glory, he was dear to all; besides this, he gave much time to hunting and he was the first or among the first to strike the lion or other wild beasts; he did very much but spoke very little of himself.

Also means
  1. to this end, for this, to this point, to this
  2. moreover, besides, in addition
  3. for this purpose

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Latin
aï[ˈa.ɪ]Appears in an example
verb
The imperative form of the verb "to say". It is used to command someone to speak or affirm something.

“An náta est spŁ́nsa praégnās? Vél aï vél negā!”

Is the betrothed daughter pregnant? Say yes or say no!

Also means
  1. second-person singular present active imperative of aiō
  2. say!

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Latin
anterior[anˈtɛ.ri.ɔr]Appears in an example
adj
This describes something positioned in front, or occurring earlier in time. It is the opposite of posterior.

“Pars anterior domūs pulchra est.”

The front part of the house is beautiful.

Also means
  1. that (which is) is before one (in time), more forward, in the future; anterior (as opposed to posterior or backward in time); in front (of)
  2. foremost
  3. formerly (of time), previously
  4. front

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Argentīna[ar.d͡ʒenˈtiː.na]Appears in an example
name
A large country situated in South America.

“Argentīna est in Americā Austrālī.”

Argentina is in South America.

Also means
  1. Argentina (a country in South America; official name: Rēspūblica Argentīnae; capital: Bonus Aër)
  2. Argentina

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Ā
Latin
āctor[ˈaːk.tɔr]Appears in an example
noun
A person who does something or takes an action. It can also refer to someone performing in a play or someone representing a case in court.

“Bonus āctor causam dēfendit.”

The good advocate defends the case.

Also means
  1. doer, agent
  2. actor (person who performs in a theatrical play or movie)
  3. prosecutor, plaintiff, advocate, orator
  4. doer

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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B
Latin
boatAppears in an example
verb
The third-person singular present active indicative form of the verb meaning to cry out or bellow.

“Taurus in agrō boat.”

The bull bellows in the field.

Also means
  1. third-person singular present active indicative of boō
  2. he/she/it bellows

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Latin
boneAppears in an example
adj
This is a special form of the word 'bonus' used when addressing a man or boy directly.

“Audī, bone vir!”

Listen, good man!

Also means
  1. vocative masculine singular of bonus

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Latin
camerā[ˈka.mɛ.raː]
verb
The second-person singular imperative form of the verb meaning to vault or arch. It is used to give a command to one person.

“Camerā tectum domūs!”

Vault the roof of the house!

Also means
  1. second-person singular present active imperative of camerō
  2. vault!

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Latin
candor[ˈkan.dɔr]
noun
A quality of being bright, clear, or shining. It can also refer to being honest or open.

“Nives candor oculos meos perstringit.”

The whiteness of the snow dazzles my eyes.

Also means
  1. a dazzling or glossy whiteness; clearness, radiance, brightness
  2. fairness, beauty
  3. glow, heat
  4. splendor, brilliance
  5. frankness, openness, candor, purity
  6. whiteness

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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circulus vitiōsus[ˈkɪr.kʊ.ɫʊs wɪ.tiˈoː.sʊs]
noun
A situation where a person is caught in a cycle of bad events that reinforce each other.

“Hic est circulus vitiōsus.”

This is a vicious circle.

Also means
  1. A vicious circle
  2. vicious cycle
  3. vicious circle

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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clause
verb
This is the vocative masculine singular form of the Latin adjective clausus, meaning closed or shut.

“O vir clause, cur fores non aperis?”

O closed man, why do you not open the doors?

Also means
  1. vocative masculine singular of clausus

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Latin
clīnēs
verb
This is the second-person singular present active subjunctive form of the verb clīnō, meaning to lean or incline.

“Ut clīnēs rogamus.”

We ask that you lean.

Also means
  1. second-person singular present active subjunctive of clīnō
  2. that you may lean

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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candidāteAppears in an example
noun
The vocative singular form of candidātus, used when addressing someone who is a candidate.

“Audi, candidāte!”

Listen, candidate!

Also means
  1. vocative singular of candidātus
  2. candidate

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Latin
capital[ˈka.pɪ.taɫ]Appears in an example
noun
A serious crime or offense that is punishable by death or severe legal consequences.

“Ille in iūdicium vēnit quod capital fēcerat.”

He came to trial because he had committed a capital offence.

Also means
  1. a capital offence; a crime punishable by death, civil death, or exile
  2. a capital offence

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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crūde[ˈkruː.dɛ]Appears in an example
adj
This is the vocative form used when addressing someone who is cruel or raw.

“O crūde vir, audi me!”

O cruel man, listen to me!

Also means
  1. vocative masculine singular of crūdus

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Latin
dia[ˈdia]Appears in an example
noun
A word referring to a period of time consisting of twenty-four hours.

“Dia pulchra est.”

The day is beautiful.

Also means
  1. day

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Latin
dīe[ˈdiː.ɛ]Appears in an example
adj
This is the vocative case of the adjective "dīus," used when directly addressing someone or something divine or god-like.

“O dīe, audi me.”

O divine one, hear me.

Also means
  1. vocative masculine singular of dīus
  2. O divine one

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Latin
discrēteAppears in an example
verb
This is the masculine singular form of the adjective discrētus used when addressing someone directly.

“O discrēte amīce, audi mē.”

O discerning friend, hear me.

Also means
  1. vocative masculine singular of discrētus

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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dīve[ˈdiː.wɛ]Appears in an example
adj
This is the vocative case of the adjective meaning divine or godlike, used when directly addressing a god or someone being treated as a god.

“Audi mē, dīve.”

Hear me, O divine one.

Also means
  1. vocative masculine singular of dīvus
  2. divine

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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E
Latin
et al.
adv
A common abbreviation used in writing to indicate that there are other people or items involved that are not listed.

“Marcus et al. adfuerunt.”

Marcus and others were present.

Also means
  1. abbreviation of et aliī (“and others”, masculine plural)
  2. abbreviation of et aliae (“and others”, feminine plural)
  3. abbreviation of et alia (“and others”, neuter plural)
  4. abbreviation of et alibī (“and other occurrences”)
  5. and others

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Latin
ephēbeAppears in an example
noun
This is the vocative form of the word for a young man, often referring to a Greek youth in training. It is used when addressing such a person directly.

“Audī, ephēbe, verba mea.”

Listen, youth, to my words.

Also means
  1. vocative singular of ephēbus
  2. youth

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Latin
exeatAppears in an example
verb
This is a verb form meaning that someone should go out or leave. It is often used to give a formal command or express a wish for someone to depart.

“Exeat aula.”

Let him leave the hall.

Also means
  1. third-person singular present active subjunctive of exeō
  2. let him/her/it go out

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Latin
ēchō[ˈeː.kʰoː]
noun
The repetition of a sound caused by the reflection of sound waves. It is commonly used to describe the effect of a voice returning to the listener.

“Vox in monte auditur et ēchō respondet.”

The voice is heard on the mountain and the echo responds.

Also means
  1. repercussion of sound, echo
  2. echo

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Latin
familia[faˈmɪ.li.a]
noun
A household consisting of all persons under the authority of one head, including slaves and family members.

“Hae familiae Nōē iū̆xtā populōs et nātiōnēs suās. Ab hīs dīvīsae sunt gentēs in Terrā post dīluvium.”

These are the families of Noah, according to their peoples and tribes. From them split the nations on Earth after the deluge.

Also means
  1. a household (all persons subject to the control of one man (whether relations, freedmen or slaves))
  2. the slaves of a household, servants
  3. a group of slaves stationed in one place; a brigade, gang (used for some purpose)
  4. a family, kin (a group of people closely related to one another)
  5. an intellectual school (e.g., of philosophy)
  6. an estate (sometimes distinct from pecūnia and possibly restricted to rēs mancipī)
  7. household

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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fōx[ˈfoːks]
noun
An alternative spelling for the Latin word meaning the throat or a gorge.

“Fōx eius dolet.”

His throat is sore.

Also means
  1. alternative form of faux (“throat; gorge”)
  2. throat

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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fēminīne[feː.mɪˈniː.nɛ]Appears in an example
adj
The vocative masculine singular form of the adjective fēminīnus, meaning feminine or womanly. It is used when directly addressing a masculine noun that is described as feminine.

“O fēminīne, audi mē.”

O feminine one, hear me.

Also means
  1. vocative masculine singular of fēminīnus

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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fēre[ˈfeː.rɛ]Appears in an example
verb
This is a verb form representing the second-person singular in the present subjunctive mood for the verb meaning to speak or say.

“Ut fēre dicas, audi.”

Listen, that you may speak.

Also means
  1. second-person singular present active subjunctive of for

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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ferō[ˈfɛ.roː]Appears in an example
verb
A very common verb meaning to carry something, or metaphorically, to tolerate or endure something.

“Terra autem erat inānis et vacua, et tenebrae erant super faciem abyssī: et spīritus Deī ferēbātur super aquās.”

And the earth was void and empty, and darkness was upon the face of the deep; and the spirit of God moved over the waters.

Also means
  1. to bear; to carry
  2. to support, hold up
  3. to suffer, tolerate, endure, bear
  4. to consider
  5. to cast (a vote); to pass or ratify (a law)
  6. to propose
  7. to bear

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Latin
flōs[ˈfɫoːs]Appears in an example
noun
A plant blossom or bloom. It can also refer to the best part of something or the peak of a state or time.

“ferte deae flōrēs: gaudet flōrentibus herbīs haec dea”

Bring flowers for the goddess; this goddess takes pleasure in flowering plants.

Also means
  1. flower, blossom
  2. the best kind or part of something
  3. the prime; best state of things
  4. an ornament or embellishment
  5. flower

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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futūreAppears in an example
verb
This is the vocative form used when addressing a masculine person or thing that is about to happen or exist.

“Ō, futūre amīce, mē audi.”

O future friend, listen to me.

Also means
  1. vocative masculine singular of futūrus
  2. future

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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G
Latin
gallō
noun
The dative or ablative singular form of the noun gallus. It refers to a person from Gaul or, depending on context, a rooster.

“Donum gallō datum est.”

The gift was given to the Gaul.

Also means
  1. dative/ablative singular of gallus
  2. Gaul

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Latin
Geōrgia[ɡeˈɔr.ɡi.a]
name
Georgia is a country located in the Caucasus region, sitting between Europe and Asia by the Black Sea.

“Geōrgia in Caucasō sita est.”

Georgia is situated in the Caucasus.

Also means
  1. Georgia (a transcontinental country in the Caucasus region of Europe and Asia, on the coast of the Black Sea)
  2. Georgia

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Latin
graduāteAppears in an example
adj
This is the vocative form of the adjective graduātus, used when addressing someone directly who has attained a certain rank or degree.

“Audi, graduāte!”

Listen, graduate!

Also means
  1. vocative masculine singular of graduātus
  2. O graduate

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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H
Latin
ha[ˈha]
intj
An interjection used to express joy or laughter, similar to the English ha ha.

“Ha! Bene factum est.”

Ha! It is well done.

Also means
  1. expressing joy or laughter: hurrah!, ha ha!
  2. hurrah

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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I
Latin
indice
noun
The form of the word for 'index finger' or 'informer' used to show the means or cause of an action.

“Indice locum ostendit.”

He showed the place with his forefinger.

Also means
  1. ablative singular of index
  2. forefinger or index

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Latin
ipse dīxit[ˈɪp.sɛ ˈdiːk.sɪt]
phrase
A phrase used to suggest that a statement is true simply because a person of great authority said it.

“Non probāre possumus solum per ipse dīxit.”

We cannot prove things simply by "he himself said it."

Also means
  1. Used after a statement claimed to be by Aristotle, whose absolute authority made it incontestable.
  2. he himself said it

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Latin
irrītābis crābrōnēs[ɪr.riːˈtaː.bɪs kraːˈbroː.neːs]
phrase
A proverbial expression used to warn that one is about to provoke a dangerous or angry group of people.

“Sī eum pulsāveris, irrītābis crābrōnēs.”

If you strike him, you'll stir up the hornets.

Also means
  1. You'll stir up the hornets! (a phrase by Plautus)
  2. You'll stir up the hornets!

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Latin
is[ˈɪs]
pron
A very common pronoun used to refer to a person or thing previously mentioned, or to point out someone or something.

“eiusmodī sermōnēs”

talk of that kind

Also means
  1. this or that man, woman or thing; he, she, it, they (previously introduced)
  2. that...which; he, she...who, it...that
  3. this or that [man, woman or thing] (as a noun phrase modifier)
  4. such a, that sort of
  5. Substituting a clause.
  6. he, she, it, that

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Latin
imp.Appears in an example
verb
This is an abbreviation for the Latin verb form impressit. It is frequently seen in catalogs or printing descriptions to denote that something has been stamped or pressed.

“Liber ab auctōre imp.”

The book was pressed by the author.

Also means
  1. abbreviation of impressit
  2. he/she pressed

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Latin
in nuce[ˈɪn ˈnʊ.kɛ]Appears in an example
adv
A Latin phrase meaning briefly or in a very small space. It describes something that is condensed or in an early stage of development.

“adeoque sola eruendas ratione, in nuce, quod dicitur, aut velut in tabula depictas, simul exhibeam.”

let me present, at the same time, those things that are to be unearthed by reason alone, in a nutshell, as it is said, or as if depicted in an image.

Also means
  1. in a nutshell; briefly stated
  2. in the embryonic phase; said of something which is just developing or being developed
  3. in a nutshell

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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L
Latin
lārva[ˈɫaːr.wa]
noun
A spooky spirit or a frightening mask used to cause terror.

“Lārva in tenebrīs appāruit.”

A ghost appeared in the darkness.

Also means
  1. spooky ghost, haunt, evil spirit, terror
  2. horrific mask
  3. banquet ghost: a skeleton doll with movable joints seated at the banquet table at Roman parties in a fashion that came about in the 1st century AD
  4. ghost

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Latin
līēs
verb
This is a specific verb form meaning that you should or may smear or daub something.

“Ut unguentum līēs.”

So that you may smear the ointment.

Also means
  1. second-person singular present active subjunctive of līō
  2. you may smear

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Latin
line
verb
This is a command to smear or bedaub something with a substance.

“Line hunc locum unguentō.”

Smear this place with ointment.

Also means
  1. second-person singular present active imperative of linō
  2. smear

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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M
Latin
Maurītānia[mau̯.riːˈtaː.ni.a]
name
A country in West Africa, or the name of an ancient Berber kingdom in North Africa.

“Maurītānia multās rēgionēs desertās habet.”

Mauritania has many desert regions.

Also means
  1. Mauretania (ancient Berber kingdom)
  2. Mauritania (a country in West Africa)
  3. Mauritania

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Latin
Mauritius
name
A traditional male given name, famously associated with Saint Mauritius.

“Sānctus Mauritius mīles clārus fuit.”

Saint Maurice was a famous soldier.

Also means
  1. a male given name of historical usage, found e.g. in St. Mauritius.
  2. Maurice

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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meā culpā[ˈme.aː ˈkʊɫ.paː]
phrase
A common phrase used to admit personal responsibility for a mistake. It is often used to express regret or an apology.

“mea culpa, mea culpa, mea maxima culpa.”

Through my fault, through my fault, through my most grievous fault.

Also means
  1. through my fault

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Latin
meet
verb
A subjunctive form indicating that something might go along or pass through. It is often used in clauses expressing possibility or desire.

“Ut amnis meet, necesse est.”

It is necessary that the stream passes through.

Also means
  1. third-person singular present active subjunctive of meō
  2. let it go along

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Latin
mēter[ˈmeː.tɛr]
verb
This is the first-person singular present active subjunctive form of the verb mētor, meaning to measure out or apportion.

“Ut mēter agrōs, necesse est mihi spatium habēre.”

So that I may measure the fields, it is necessary for me to have space.

Also means
  1. first-person singular present active subjunctive of mētor
  2. I may measure

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Latin
mōs prō lēge[ˈmoːs ˈproː ˈɫeː.ɡɛ]
noun
This phrase refers to a long-standing social habit or tradition that has gained the authority of law over time.

“Mōs prō lēge in cīvitāte nostrā est.”

In our state, custom is law.

Also means
  1. a custom which has become recognised as law due to its age
  2. a custom which has become law

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Latin
mandatAppears in an example
verb
The third-person singular present active indicative form of the verb mandō, meaning to entrust, order, or commit to someone's care.

“Dominus servō aurum mandat.”

The master entrusts the gold to the servant.

Also means
  1. third-person singular present active indicative of mandō
  2. he/she/it entrusts

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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N
Latin
novem[ˈnɔ.wẽː]Appears in an example
num
The number nine, which is 9 in numerical form.

“perque novem luces expers undaeque cibique rore mero lacrimisque suis ieiunia pavit”

For nine whole days she sat, tasting neither drink nor food, her hunger fed by naught save pure dew and tears, and moved not from the ground.

Also means
  1. nine; 9
  2. nine

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Latin
ōrdināteAppears in an example
verb
This is the vocative masculine singular form of the adjective ōrdinātus, used when addressing someone who is orderly or well-arranged.

“Audi, ōrdināte vir!”

Listen, orderly man!

Also means
  1. vocative masculine singular of ōrdinātus
  2. orderly one

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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P
Latin
prōtester
verb
This is the first-person singular present active subjunctive form of the verb prōtestor.

“Ut prōtester, veritatem dīcam.”

So that I may protest, I will speak the truth.

Also means
  1. first-person singular present active subjunctive of prōtestor

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Latin
prūneAppears in an example
noun
This is the form of the noun used when directly addressing a plum tree.

“Ō prūne, quam pulchra es!”

O plum tree, how beautiful you are!

Also means
  1. vocative singular of prūnus

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Q
Latin
quā[ˈkʷaː]
adv
A word used to ask where or in what direction something is happening. It can also mean as or how depending on the context.

“quā... eā...”

where... there...

Also means
  1. where (on which side; at or in which place; in what direction; by what way)
  2. as (in the capacity or character of)
  3. how (in what way; by what method; to what degree or extent)
  4. where

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Latin
quattuor[ˈkʷat.tu.ɔr]Appears in an example
num
The number four, which is 4 in numerical form.

“Iuppiter antiqui contraxit tempora veris perque hiemes aestusque et inaequalis autumnos et breve ver spatiis exegit quattuor annum.”

Venerable Jove brought together the time of spring and through winter, summer, variable autumn, and brief spring completed the year in four seasons.

Also means
  1. four; 4
  2. four

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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R
Latin
radiō[ˈra.di.oː]
verb
To send out rays or light, or to cause something to emit beams.

“Sōl lūmen radiat.”

The sun radiates light.

Also means
  1. to cause to radiate, irradiate
  2. to radiate, emit beams
  3. to cause to radiate

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Latin
rīdē
verb
This is a command directed at one person, telling them to laugh.

“Rīdē, amīce!”

Laugh, my friend!

Also means
  1. second-person singular present active imperative of rīdeō
  2. laugh

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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rīse
verb
This is the vocative case of the noun rīsus, used when addressing laughter directly.

“O rīse, venī!”

O laughter, come!

Also means
  1. vocative masculine singular of rīsus
  2. laughter

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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S
Latin
sī[ˈsiː]
conj
A conjunction used to introduce a condition or to express 'whether' in certain sentence structures.

“Sī vģs pacem, para bellum.”

If you want peace, prepare for war.

Also means
  1. if, supposing that
  2. whether (when a verb of seeing or trying is the main verb in the apodosis; or when sī is used twice correlatively)
  3. if

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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stem[ˈstẽː]
verb
The first-person singular present active subjunctive form of the verb stō, meaning to stand.

“Ut stem, hīc maneō.”

That I may stand, I remain here.

Also means
  1. first-person singular present active subjunctive of stō

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Latin
taurus[ˈtau̯.rʊs]
noun
A large male bovine animal used for breeding or labor. It can also refer to the constellation Taurus.

“Vacca sit an taurus, nōn est cognōscere prōmptum.”

Whether it is a cow or a bull is not easy to know.

Also means
  1. a bull, steer
  2. the constellation Taurus the bull
  3. an instrument of torture, in the shape of a bull
  4. a (dialectal, Gaul) small bird that sounds like the lowing of oxen, possibly the bittern
  5. a kind of beetle
  6. the perineum
  7. a bull

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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tēnse
verb
The vocative masculine singular form of the adjective tēnsus, meaning stretched or tight.

“Ō tēnse arcus!”

O stretched bow!

Also means
  1. vocative masculine singular of tēnsus

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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thēsaurus[tʰeːˈsau̯.rʊs]
noun
A collection of valuable items or money kept for safekeeping. It can also refer to the container where these items are stored.

“et vasa intulit in domum thesauri dei sui”

and he brought the vessels into the treasure house of his god.

Also means
  1. treasure, hoard
  2. a dear friend, loved one
  3. a vault for treasure
  4. chest, strongbox
  5. repository, collection
  6. treasure

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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tuba[ˈtʊ.ba]
noun
A long, straight trumpet made of brass that is often used for signals in war. It can also refer to a loud noise or someone who encourages an action.

“Miles tuba canit.”

The soldier plays the trumpet.

Also means
  1. long trumpet over 1 meter in length, especially a war-trumpet
  2. signal for war, war
  3. loud sound
  4. exciter, author, instigator
  5. trumpet

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Latin
violet[ˈwi.ɔ.ɫɛt]
verb
The third-person singular present active subjunctive form of the verb violō, meaning to treat with violence or dishonor.

“Cūrat nē lēgēs violet.”

He takes care that he might not violate the laws.

Also means
  1. third-person singular present active subjunctive of violō

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Latin
vox audita perit, litera scripta manet[ˈwoːks au̯ˈdiː.ta ˈpɛ.rɪt ˈliː.tɛ.ra ˈskriːp.ta ˈma.nɛt]
proverb
A proverb expressing that spoken words are easily forgotten, but written words endure over time.

“Vox audita perit, litera scripta manet, ergo semper scribe.”

A heard voice perishes, but the written letter remains, therefore always write.

Also means
  1. A heard voice perishes, but the written letter remains.

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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vōx faucibus haesit[ˈwoːks ˈfau̯.kɪ.bʊs ˈhae̯.sɪt]
phrase
A phrase used to describe someone who is so astonished or shocked that they cannot speak.

“Cum nūntium audīvit, vōx faucibus haesit.”

When he heard the news, he was speechless.

Also means
  1. speechless; so astonished as to be unable to speak
  2. speechless

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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