pergamentum

Latin

Alternative forms

pergamēnum

Etymology

Post-Classical, from Pergamēnus (Pergamum), a city in Asia Minor renowned for its library.

Pronunciation

(Classical) IPA^(key): /per.ɡaˈmen.tum/, [pɛr.ɡaˈmɛn.tũ]

Noun

pergamentum n (genitive pergamentī); second declension

parchment

Inflection

Second declension.

Case	Singular	Plural
Nominative	pergamentum	pergamenta
Genitive	pergamentī	pergamentōrum
Dative	pergamentō	pergamentīs
Accusative	pergamentum	pergamenta
Ablative	pergamentō	pergamentīs
Vocative	pergamentum	pergamenta

Descendants

English: pergamentaceous

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