Fides
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English
Proper noun
Fides
- (Roman mythology) Roman goddess of trust and loyalty. Her Greek equivalent was Pistis.
- (astronomy) 37 Fides, a main belt asteroid.
Synonyms
Translations
Roman goddess
asteroid
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See also
See also
- Harpocrates, Greek god of silence, secrets and confidentiality.
Latin
Etymology
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Pronunciation
- (Classical Latin) IPA(key): /ˈfi.deːs/,
- (modern Italianate Ecclesiastical) IPA(key): /ˈfi.des/,
Proper noun
Fidēs f sg (genitive Fideī); fifth declension
- a female given name, a goddess
Declension
Fifth-declension noun, singular only.
| Case | Singular |
|---|---|
| Nominative | Fidēs |
| Genitive | Fideī |
| Dative | Fideī |
| Accusative | Fidem |
| Ablative | Fidē |
| Vocative | Fidēs |