lectica en · NOUN
Etymology
From Latin lectīca (“litter”), from lectus (“bed, couch”) + -īca (“forming related nouns”), q.v.
Meanings
- (historical) A kind of Roman litter, typically with bedding, curtains, and four legs.
- (qualifier:inexact) Synonym of litter, any similar vehicle.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| lecticas | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| lecticae | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
Translations (7)
pl lektyka (Roman portable couch) · la lectīca (Roman portable couch) · bg лектика (Roman portable couch) · grc φορεῖον (Roman portable couch) · grc κλίνη (Roman portable couch) · grc κλινίδιον (Roman portable couch) · nl lectica (Roman portable couch)