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excursus.

running forth, onset, charge, excursion, sally, sudden raid;

8 characters3 syllables approx.Latina language

Meaning & usage

noun[ɛkˈskʊr.sʊs]Classical-Latin[ekˈskur.sus]

  1. excursion

    declension-4 · masculine

  2. sally, sortie, raid

    declension-4 · masculine
Where this word comes from

Perfect passive participle of excurrō.

verb[ɛkˈskʊr.sʊs]Classical-Latin[ekˈskur.sus]

  1. having been sent forth, hastened towards

    declension-1 · declension-2 · form-of · participle · passive · perfect

  2. having been projected, extended

    declension-1 · declension-2 · form-of · participle · passive · perfect
Where this word comes from

Perfect passive participle of excurrō.

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