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Alsium
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Latin
Etymology
Of uncertain origin, but traditionally said to be founded by the Pelasgians. Possibly from la grc ἅλς salt, sea, but the Pelasgian language should have retained the initial s in its source (ine-pro *sḗh₂l). Also compare the Venetan river name la Alsa, which could be related.
Proper noun
Alsium<2.loc>
la ancient city r/Etruria in modern c/Italy
Declension
Alsium<2.loc>
References
Smith, William, ed. (1854). "Alsium". Dictionary of Greek and Roman Geography.