distichon, distichi:
Neuter · Noun · 2nd declension · variant: 8th
- Frequency:
- Uncommon
- Dictionary:
- Oxford Latin Dictionary (OLD)
- Field:
- Poetry
couplet, two line poem/verse;
Inflections
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nom. | distichon | disticha |
| Gen. | distichi | distichorum |
| Dat. | disticho | distichis |
| Acc. | distichon | disticha |
| Voc. | distichon | disticha |
| Abl. | disticho | distichis |
Examples
Liber III
Marcus Valerius Martialis (Martial)
"...lusca est, Quinte, puella, cur in te factum distichon esse putas? ‹ Sed simile est aliquid. ‹ Pro Laide Thaida..."Virgil
Gaius Suetonius Tranquillus (Suetonius) from DE POETIS
"...Ballistam ludi magistrum ob infamiam latrociniorum coopertum lapidibus distichon fecit: "Monte sub hoc lapidum tegitur Ballista sepultus; Nocte..."