Porphyrius
Latin
editEtymology
editFrom Ancient Greek Πορφύριος (Porphúrios).
Pronunciation
edit- (Classical Latin) IPA(key): /porˈpʰy.ri.us/, [pɔrˈpʰʏriʊs̠]
- (modern Italianate Ecclesiastical) IPA(key): /porˈfi.ri.us/, [porˈfiːrius]
Proper noun
editPorphyrius m sg (genitive Porphyriī or Porphyrī); second declension
- A Grecian philosopher, disciple of Plotinus
Declension
editSecond-declension noun, singular only.
Case | Singular |
---|---|
Nominative | Porphyrius |
Genitive | Porphyriī Porphyrī1 |
Dative | Porphyriō |
Accusative | Porphyrium |
Ablative | Porphyriō |
Vocative | Porphyrī |
1Found in older Latin (until the Augustan Age).
References
edit- Porphyrius in Gaffiot, Félix (1934) Dictionnaire illustré latin-français, Hachette.