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domus

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Definitions

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domus
     1. n. house, home
     2. n. (poetic) any building or abode
     3. n. native place, one's country or home (confer patria)
     4. n. household, family, race
     5. n. (in locative case in phrases) peace
           Belli domique.
             In war and peace.
     6. n. (monarchy) house, dynasty

Example Sentences

Ei est domus propria.
    He has a house of his own.
Haec domus pulchra est.
    This is a beautiful house.
Sine fenestra domus non est bona.
    Without a window, a house is no good.
Domus tua valde pulchra est.
    Your house is very nice.
Haec domus magna est.
    This is a big house.



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