how to spell a word in latin

Casa28 · Post by **Casa28** » 12 Jan 2010, 00:41

Would anybody happen to know how to spell Palermo in latin?
Thanks.

johnnyonthespot · Post by **johnnyonthespot** » 12 Jan 2010, 00:51

Casa28 wrote:Would anybody happen to know how to spell Palermo in latin?
Thanks.

If one is to believe Wikipedia, the latin is Panormus.

While we are here, the Sicilian word is Palermu.

vj · Post by vj » 12 Jan 2010, 00:57

Also found in 'Wheelock's Latin' as Panhormus

Neat maps on this site:
http://www.unc.edu/awmc/awmcmap4.html

johnnyonthespot · Post by **johnnyonthespot** » 12 Jan 2010, 01:08

vj wrote:Also found in 'Wheelock's Latin' as Panhormus

Neat maps on this site:
http://www.unc.edu/awmc/awmcmap4.html

Hi Valerie.

I searched around a bit more and it appears that both spellings (Panornus and Panhormus) are widely known.

vj · Post by vj » 12 Jan 2010, 01:11

Hey Carmine,
Thanks for the clarification.
Valarie

Casa28 · Post by **Casa28** » 12 Jan 2010, 02:01

thank you!!