cave canem in Latin

IPA: [ˈka.weː ˈka.nẽː] [Classical-Latin], [ˈkaː.ve ˈkaː.nem] (note: modern Italianate Ecclesiastical) Forms: cavē canem [canonical] [Show additional information ▼] [Hide additional information ▲]

Etymology: Literally “Beware of the dog”. Head templates: {{head|la|phrase|head=cavē canem}} cavē canem

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"cave canem" meaning in Latin

Phrase