Hello, you have come here looking for the meaning of the word
elaphoboscon. In DICTIOUS you will not only get to know all the dictionary meanings for the word
elaphoboscon, but we will also tell you about its etymology, its characteristics and you will know how to say
elaphoboscon in singular and plural. Everything you need to know about the word
elaphoboscon you have here. The definition of the word
elaphoboscon will help you to be more precise and correct when speaking or writing your texts. Knowing the definition of
elaphoboscon, as well as those of other words, enriches your vocabulary and provides you with more and better linguistic resources.
Latin
Etymology
From the Ancient Greek ἐλᾰφόβοσκον (elaphóboskon, “plant eaten by deer as an antidote against the bite of snakes”, “parsnip”, “Pastinaca sativa”).
Pronunciation
Noun
elaphoboscon n (genitive elaphoboscī); second declension
- wild parsnip eaten by deer
- (Can we find and add a quotation of Pliny the Elder to this entry?)
Declension
Second-declension noun (neuter, Greek-type).
References