pergamentum

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Latin

Alternative forms

Etymology

Post-Classical, from Pergamēnus (Pergamum), a city in Asia Minor renowned for its library.

Pronunciation

Noun

pergamentum n (genitive pergamentī); second declension

  1. parchment

Declension

Second-declension noun (neuter).

Case Singular Plural
Nominative pergamentum pergamenta
Genitive pergamentī pergamentōrum
Dative pergamentō pergamentīs
Accusative pergamentum pergamenta
Ablative pergamentō pergamentīs
Vocative pergamentum pergamenta

Descendants

  • English: pergamentaceous