Ballatium

== Latin == === Etymology === From Illyrian. It is thought that Balec and Ballatium come from Illyrian, and might be connected with the Albanian word ballë, from Proto-Albanian *balā. The first who came to this conclusion was Milan Sufflay. Probably serves as the namesake of the Balšić noble family === Proper noun === Ballatium n sg (genitive Ballatiī or Ballatī); second declension historical fortress Balec or Balezo ==== Declension ==== Second-declension noun (neuter), with locative, singular only. 1Found in older Latin (until the Augustan Age). === References ===