pergamentum

Latin

Alternative forms

Etymology

Post-Classical, from Pergamēnus (Pergamum), a city in Asia Minor renowned for its library.

Pronunciation

Noun

pergamentum n (genitive pergamentī); second declension

  1. parchment

Declension

Second-declension noun (neuter).

singular plural
nominative pergamentum pergamenta
genitive pergamentī pergamentōrum
dative pergamentō pergamentīs
accusative pergamentum pergamenta
ablative pergamentō pergamentīs
vocative pergamentum pergamenta

Descendants

  • English: pergamentaceous