Latin Word of the Day
domus
DO-mus • noun (feminine) — 5th of Jun, 2026
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Meaning: house, home
Examples
- Domus mea parva est.
(My house is small.) - Puella ad domum currit.
(The girl runs to the house.) - In domō librī sunt.
(There are books in the house.)
Synonyms
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Domus is the everyday word for a house or home. It is a feminine noun of the fourth declension (genitive domūs). Common special forms: domī = at home, domum = to home. Aedes often refers to a building or temple (frequently used in the plural), and casa means a cottage or small house. Use domus for general talk about one's home.
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