pilum

Dictionary entries

• pilum, pili:

  Neuter · Noun · 2nd declension

  Frequency:

  Frequent

  Dictionary:

  Oxford Latin Dictionary (OLD)

  Field:

  Military

  = javelin, heavy iron-tipped throwing spear; pike;; pestle, pounding tool; [~ graecum => mechanical pounder];

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  acc. sg.

  gen. pl.

  nom. sg.

  voc. sg.
• pilus, pili:

  Masculine · Noun · 2nd declension

  Frequency:

  Uncommon

  Dictionary:

  Oxford Latin Dictionary (OLD)

  Field:

  Military

  = "chief"; [primipilus/primi pili centurio => first/primary centurion of legion];; hair; bit/whit (thing of minimal size/value); hair shirt/garment (pl.) (L+S);

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  acc. sg.

  gen. pl.
• pila, pilae:

  Feminine · Noun · 1st declension

  Frequency:

  Frequent

  Dictionary:

  Oxford Latin Dictionary (OLD)

  = ball (play/decorative); sphere; mortar, vessel in which things are pounded;; squared pillar; pier, pile; low pillar monument; funerary monument w/cavity;

  Entry →

  gen. pl.