capellus

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Latin

Pronunciation

Etymology 1

From caper (“goat”) +‎ -lus (diminutive suffix).

Noun

capellus m (genitive capellī); second declension

  1. A small goat.
Declension

Second-declension noun.

singular plural
nominative capellus capellī
genitive capellī capellōrum
dative capellō capellīs
accusative capellum capellōs
ablative capellō capellīs
vocative capelle capellī
Descendants
  • French: chevreau

Etymology 2

Noun

capellus m (genitive capellī); second declension (Early Medieval Latin)

  1. Alternative form of cappellus

References

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