levicollis

Latin

Etymology

New Latin; from levis (“smooth”) +‎ collum (“neck, stem”).

Pronunciation

  • (Classical) IPA(key): /le.wiˈkol.lis/, [ɫɛ.wɪˈkɔl.lɪs]

Adjective

levicollis (neuter levicolle); third declension

  1. having a smooth neck or stem

Inflection

Third declension.

Number Singular Plural
Case / Gender Masc./Fem. Neuter Masc./Fem. Neuter
nominative levicollis levicolle levicollēs levicollia
genitive levicollis levicollium
dative levicollī levicollibus
accusative levicollem levicolle levicollēs levicollia
ablative levicollī levicollibus
vocative levicollis levicolle levicollēs levicollia

Usage notes

  • Used almost exclusively as a taxonomic epithet.
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