-anum

1. a suffix occurring in scientific words of Latin origin:

   laudanum.

Word History and Origins

Origin of -anum¹

< Latin, neuter of -ānus -an

Example Sentences

Sed Tarquinius id multo risit magis, dixitque anum iam procul dubio delirare.

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Metellum anum appellabat, quia is, iam senex, ad mollem et effeminatam vitam deflexerat.

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Sed Tarquinius id mult rsit magis, dxitque anum iam procul dubi dlrre.

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Here is the only passage quotable to-day from these epigrams, which bear the title: In Pictaviam, anum aulicam.

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In this trouble membranes are passed per anum, accompanied by a pain so intense as often to cause fainting.

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