The Alternative Latin Dictionary: meretrix

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Main form meretrix
Transcribed form
Pronunciation
Grammatical description fem. noun
Strength † strong
Translation prostitute
Literal translation
Note used by Cicero to refer to Clodia in the 'Pro Caelio;' from 'merero,' to earn; English derivative 'meretricious'
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