Aristaeus
See also: Aristæus
English edit
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Etymology edit
From Ancient Greek Ἀρισταῖος (Aristaîos, literally “Most Excellent, Most Useful”).
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Proper noun edit
Aristaeus
- (Greek mythology) A minor god of rustic, rural arts such as beekeeping, herding and hunting.
- (astronomy) 2135 Aristaeus, a main belt asteroid.
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Translations edit
God of the rustic arts
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Latin edit
Etymology edit
From Ancient Greek Ἀρισταῖος (Aristaîos).
Pronunciation edit
- (Classical) IPA(key): /a.risˈtae̯.us/, [ärɪs̠ˈt̪äe̯ʊs̠]
- (modern Italianate Ecclesiastical) IPA(key): /a.risˈte.us/, [ärisˈt̪ɛːus]
Proper noun edit
Aristaeus m sg (genitive Aristaeī); second declension
Declension edit
Second-declension noun, singular only.
Case | Singular |
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Nominative | Aristaeus |
Genitive | Aristaeī |
Dative | Aristaeō |
Accusative | Aristaeum |
Ablative | Aristaeō |
Vocative | Aristaee |