FAMIS, famis
Sounds Like: FAH-mis
Translations: hunger, famine, scarcity, a hunger, a famine, a scarcity
From the root: FAMIS
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: Famis is a Latin noun meaning 'hunger' or 'famine'. It refers to a severe lack of food, either for an individual or a population, leading to starvation or scarcity. It is typically used in a literal sense but can also metaphorically describe a strong desire or craving for something.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Feminine
Instances
Josephus' Against Apion
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