carpe noctem in Latin

IPA: [ˈkar.pɛ ˈnɔk.tẽː] [Classical-Latin], [ˈkar.pe ˈnɔk.t̪em] (note: modern Italianate Ecclesiastical) [Show additional information ▼] [Hide additional information ▲]

Etymology: Variant of carpe diem. Head templates: {{head|la|phrase}} carpe noctem

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"carpe noctem" meaning in Latin

Phrase