Epicurus
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Etymology edit
From Latin Epicūrus, from Ancient Greek Ἐπίκουρος (Epíkouros).
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Proper noun edit
Epicurus
- (historical) An ancient Greek philosopher, founder of the movement known as Epicureanism.
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ancient Greek philosopher
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Etymology edit
From Latin Epicūrus, from Ancient Greek Ἐπίκουρος (Epíkouros).
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Epicurus m
- Epicurus (ancient Greek philosopher)
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Latin edit
Etymology edit
Borrowed from Ancient Greek Ἐπίκουρος (Epíkouros).
Pronunciation edit
- (Classical) IPA(key): /e.piˈkuː.rus/, [ɛpɪˈkuːrʊs̠]
- (modern Italianate Ecclesiastical) IPA(key): /e.piˈku.rus/, [epiˈkuːrus]
Proper noun edit
Epicūrus m sg (genitive Epicūrī); second declension
- A Greek name, Epicurus, notably borne by a philosopher
Declension edit
Second-declension noun, singular only.
Case | Singular |
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Nominative | Epicūrus |
Genitive | Epicūrī |
Dative | Epicūrō |
Accusative | Epicūrum |
Ablative | Epicūrō |
Vocative | Epicūre |
Descendants edit
- Italian: Epicuro