ΛΑΘΟΥΡΟΝ, λαθουρον
LATHOURON, lathouron
Sounds Like: LAH-thoo-ron
Translations: Lathyros
From the root: ΛΑΘΟΥΡΟΝ
Part of Speech: Proper Noun
Explanation: This word is a proper noun, specifically a nickname or epithet given to Ptolemy IX Soter II, a king of Egypt. The name 'Lathyros' is believed to mean 'chickpea' or 'vetch', possibly referring to a physical characteristic or a birthmark. It is used to identify this specific historical figure.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Neuter
Instances
Josephus' Antiquities of the Jews
- Book 13 — 10:285
Josephus' The Jewish War
- Book One — 5:2
From the same root
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