metallum

From Ancient Greek μέταλλον (métallon).

Pronunciation

• (Classical Latin) IPA^(key): /meˈtal.lum/, [mɛˈt̪älːʲʊ̃ˑ]
• (modern Italianate Ecclesiastical) IPA^(key): /meˈtal.lum/, [meˈt̪älːum]

Noun

metallum n (genitive metallī); second declension

1. metal (atomic element or material made of such atoms)
2. precious metals, especially gold or silver.
3. mine (place where metals are found)

Declension

Second-declension noun (neuter).

Case	Singular	Plural
Nominative	metallum	metalla
Genitive	metallī	metallōrum
Dative	metallō	metallīs
Accusative	metallum	metalla
Ablative	metallō	metallīs
Vocative	metallum	metalla

Derived terms

• metallārius
• metallicus
• metallifer