Melpum

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Latin

Etymology

Possibly from Etruscan 𐌌𐌄𐌋𐌐𐌖 (melpu) or 𐌌𐌄𐌋𐌘𐌄 (melφe).

Proper noun

Melpum n sg (genitive Melpī); second declension

  1. A city in Gallia Cisalpina, founded probably by the Etruscans, now Melzo

Declension

Second-declension noun (neuter), with locative, singular only.

Case Singular
Nominative Melpum
Genitive Melpī
Dative Melpō
Accusative Melpum
Ablative Melpō
Vocative Melpum
Locative Melpī

Descendants

  • Italian: Melzo

References

  • “Melpum”, in William Smith, editor (1854, 1857), A Dictionary of Greek and Roman Geography, volume 1 & 2, London: Walton and Maberly
  • Melpum in Gaffiot, Félix (1934) Dictionnaire illustré latin-français, Hachette.
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