Sardanapalus

From Latin Sardanapalus, from Ancient Greek, Σαρδανάπαλος (Sardanápalos), probably ultimately a corruption of Akkadian 𒀸𒋩𒆕𒌉𒍑 (Aššur-bāni-apli, literally “Ashur is the creator of an heir”).

Sardanapalus

1. A semi-legendary king of Assyria, as portrayed in Greek and later European art and literature.

Borrowed from Ancient Greek Σαρδανάπαλος (Sardanápalos), a corruption from Akkadian 𒀸𒋩𒆕𒌉𒍑 (Aššur-bāni-apli).

• (Classical Latin) IPA^(key): [sar.daˈna.pa.ɫʊs]
• (modern Italianate Ecclesiastical) IPA^(key): [sar.d̪aˈnaː.pa.lus]

Sardanapalus m sg (genitive Sardanapalī); second declension

1. An Assyrian king, known for his lavish lifestyle.

Second-declension noun, singular only.

• → English: Sardanapalus
• → Portuguese: Sardanápalo
• (from a variant Sardanapālus) → Italian: Sardanapalo