ephēbe

LanguageLatin

Meaning

1. vocative singular of ephēbus
2. youth
3. 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.

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Part of speechnoun

Usage noteUsed only when speaking to a youth directly.

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