Χus
Latin
Etymology
As Christus, but with Χ (Kh), the initial chi of Χρῑστός (Khrīstós), representing the entire title, but retaining case endings to allow the expression of grammatical case.
Pronunciation
- (Classical Latin) IPA(key): [ˈkʰrɪs.tʊs]
- (modern Italianate Ecclesiastical) IPA(key): [ˈkris.t̪us]
Proper noun
Χus m sg (genitive Χī); second declension
- abbreviation of Christus
Declension
Second-declension noun, singular only.