pergamentum
Latin
Alternative forms
- pergamēnum
Etymology
Post-Classical, from Pergamēnus (Pergamum), a city in Asia Minor renowned for its library.
Pronunciation
- (Classical) IPA(key): /per.ɡaˈmen.tum/, [pɛr.ɡaˈmɛn.tũ]
Noun
pergamentum n (genitive pergamentī); second declension
- parchment
Inflection
Second declension.
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | pergamentum | pergamenta |
| Genitive | pergamentī | pergamentōrum |
| Dative | pergamentō | pergamentīs |
| Accusative | pergamentum | pergamenta |
| Ablative | pergamentō | pergamentīs |
| Vocative | pergamentum | pergamenta |
Descendants
- English: pergamentaceous