gynaeceum, gynaecei:
Neuter · Noun · 2nd declension · variant: 2nd
- Frequency:
- Uncommon
- Dictionary:
- Oxford Latin Dictionary (OLD)
- Geography:
- Greece
women's apartment/quarters in Greek house;
Inflections
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nom. | gynaeceum | gynaecea |
| Gen. | gynaecei | gynaeceorum |
| Dat. | gynaeceo | gynaeceis |
| Acc. | gynaeceum | gynaecea |
| Voc. | gynaeceum | gynaecea |
| Abl. | gynaeceo | gynaeceis |
Examples
- T
Mostellaria
Titus Maccius Plautus
"...sunt venales. TR. Scio equidem istuc. sed senex gynaeceum aedificare volt hic in suis et balineas et ambulacrum..." - P
Phormio
Publius Terentius Afer (Terence)
"...hanc rem est, Antipho. ubi in gynaeceum ire occipio, puer ad me adcurrit Mida, pone reprendit pallio, resupinat..."