Asturica
Latin
Etymology
Known as Asturica Augusta in imperial times, derived from the name of the Astures, a Hispano-Celtic tribe in northern Spain.
Pronunciation
- (Classical) IPA(key): /asˈtu.ri.ka/, [asˈtʊ.rɪ.ka]
Proper noun
Asturica f (genitive Asturicae); first declension
- The chief city of the Astures in Hispania Tarraconensis, now Astorga
Declension
First declension.
| Case | Singular |
|---|---|
| Nominative | Asturica |
| Genitive | Asturicae |
| Dative | Asturicae |
| Accusative | Asturicam |
| Ablative | Asturicā |
| Vocative | Asturica |
Derived terms
- Asturicensis
Descendants
- Spanish: Astorga
References
- Asturica in Gaffiot, Félix (1934) Dictionnaire Illustré Latin-Français, Hachette
- Asturica in William Smith, editor (1854, 1857) A Dictionary of Greek and Roman Geography, volume 1 & 2, London: Walton and Maberly