cum mula peperit

Latin

Etymology

Literally "when a mule has given birth". This plays on the fact that mules, being hybrid animals, are generally infertile.

Pronunciation
  • (Classical) IPA(key): /kum ˈmuː.la ˈpe.pe.rit/, [kʊ̃ˑ ˈmuːɫ̪ä ˈpɛpɛrɪt̪]
  • (Ecclesiastical) IPA(key): /kum ˈmu.la ˈpe.pe.rit/, [kum ˈmuːlä ˈpɛːperit̪]

Adverb

cum mūla peperit (not comparable)

  1. (idiomatic) when pigs fly, never
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