noun #2371

prōmuntŭrĭum

gen. prōmuntŭrĭi · gender neuter · decl. 2nd

(), , pro-mineo.

The highest part of a chain of mountains; a mountain-ridge

The highest part of a chain of mountains, a mountain-ridge, Liv. 21, 35, 8.—

A part of a mountain projecting into the sea; a headland; promontory

A part of a mountain projecting into the sea, a headland, promontory, Cic. Verr. 2, 5, 56, § 145; id. Phil. 1, 3, 7; Caes. B. G. 3, 12; Liv. 29, 27; Mel. 1, 7; Ov. M. 15, 709 et saep.—As nom. propr.

Zibib

Promunturium Apollinis, in Africa, near Utica, now Zibib, Plin. 5, 4, 3, § 23; Liv. 30, 24.—

Candidum, also in Africa, Plin. 5, 4, 3, § 23.—

Pulchrum, east of Carthage, Liv. 29, 27.—

Cabo de St. Vincente

Sacrum, in Portugal, now Cabo de St. Vincente, Plin. 2, 108, 112, § 242.—

C. Trafalgar

Junonis, near Cadiz, now C. Trafalgar, Mel. 2, 6 fin.—

Cabo Spartel

Ampelusia, in Africa, now Cabo Spartel, Plin. 5, 1, 1, § 2.

Perseus ID: n38812 Key: promunturium