clostra

Latin

Etymology

Alteration of claustra.

Pronunciation

• (Classical Latin) IPA^(key): /ˈkloːs.tra/, [ˈkɫ̪oːs̠t̪rä]
• (modern Italianate Ecclesiastical) IPA^(key): /ˈklos.tra/, [ˈklɔst̪rä]

Noun

clōstra n pl (genitive clōstrōrum); second declension

1. Alternative form of claustra

Usage notes

This word almost always appears in the plural, and only very rarely in the singular.

Declension

Second-declension noun (neuter), plural only.

Case	Plural
Nominative	clōstra
Genitive	clōstrōrum
Dative	clōstrīs
Accusative	clōstra
Ablative	clōstrīs
Vocative	clōstra

Related terms

• claudō
• claustrum
• clausula
• clausum
• clausus