thraex

== Latin == === Alternative forms === Thraex traex (Vulgar or Late Latin, Pompeiian inscriptions) === Etymology === From Ancient Greek Θρᾷξ (Thrāîx), whence also Thrāx (“Thracian”). === Pronunciation === (Classical Latin) IPA(key): [ˈtʰrae̯ks] (modern Italianate Ecclesiastical) IPA(key): [ˈtrɛks] === Noun === thraex m (genitive thraecis); third declension (historical, Ancient Rome) A gladiator bearing Thracian equipment (a small shield, short sword with curved blade and several pieces of armour). thraex arenam intrat et pugnat ― The Thracian enters the arena and fights. ==== Declension ==== Third-declension noun (i-stem). ==== Related terms ==== Thrācia thrācius thrāx