genius locorum
genius locorum · genii locorum
A single spirit or minor deity which watches over several places, rather than only oneA single spirit or minor deity (genius) which watches over several places, rather than only one.
/ˈd͡ʒiːnɪəs lɒˈkɔːɹəm/
Meaning
1 senses(rare)A single spirit or minor deity (genius) which watches over several places, rather than only one.
Origin
A borrowing of Latin genius locorum (“tutelary spirit of the places”), employing the genitA borrowing of Latin genius locorum (“tutelary spirit of the places”), employing the genitive plural of locus (“place”).
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Forms
plural: genii locorum| Singular | genius locorum |
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| Plural | genii locorum |
irregular · Lesson
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Plural nouns — Because its plural is irregular