asinus in tegulis

Latin

Etymology

Literally meaning "a donkey on roof tiles".

Pronunciation

• (Classical Latin) IPA^(key): /ˈa.si.nus in ˈteː.ɡu.liːs/, [ˈäs̠ɪnʊs̠ ɪn ˈt̪eːɡʊlʲiːs̠]
• (modern Italianate Ecclesiastical) IPA^(key): /ˈa.si.nus in ˈte.ɡu.lis/, [ˈäːs̬inus in ˈt̪ɛːɡulis]

Proverb

asinus in tēgulīs

1. of an odd appearance

Further reading

• Asinus in tegulis