Syrtis

Latin Etymology la :bor grc:Σύρτις 1 From la grc Σύρτις, q.v. Pronunciation Noun Syrtis<3.acc-im-in.abl-i> f la Syrtis Major, la gulf sea/Mediterranean c/Libya Gulf of Sidra la Syrtis Minor, la gulf sea/Mediterranean c/Libya Gulf of Gabes la city c/Libya Sirte or its hinterland Declension Syrtis<3.acc-im-in.abl-i> The genitive form Syrtidos is also attested. la Lucan Pharsalia 9 710 711 Nātus et, ambiguae coleret quī Syrtidos arva,Chersydros, tractīque viā fūmante Chelydrī: Chersydros sprang to life, to dwell within the doubtful marshwhere land nor sea prevails. A cloud of spray marked fell Chelyder's track:(tr. by Sir Edward Ridley, 1905) Derived terms la syrtis Syrtis Major Syrtis Minor Descendants fr Syrte it Sirte