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genii loci

genii loci is the plural of genius loci.

Meaning of genius loci

Noun

genius loci (plural genii loci or genii locorum)

  1. (Roman) The minor deity or spirit watching over a particular place.
  2. (figuratively) The spirit or atmosphere of a place, especially conceived as a source of artistic inspiration.
    Synonyms:
    geist, muse, ambience

Questions about genii loci

What is genii loci the plural of?
Genii loci is the plural of genius loci.

Words near genii loci in the dictionary

  1. genie
  2. genielike
  3. genies
  4. genii
  5. genii hominis
  6. genii loci
  7. genii locorum
  8. genin
  9. genins
  10. genio
  11. genio-

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