Pyrenaeus
Pronunciation: [pyː.reːˈnae̯.ʊs]
“Pyrenaeus” is a Latin word. Its 2 meanings in English:
adjective
- Pyrenean
proper noun
- Pyrenees; ellipsis of Pȳrēnaeus mōns
Etymology
Borrowed from Ancient Greek Πῡρηναῖος (Pūrēnaîos), from Πῡρήνη (Pūrḗnē, “Pyrene”) + -αῖος (-aîos). By surface analysis, Pȳrēn(ē) (“Pyrene”) + -aeus.
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