Pergamene
/pərˈɡæmiːn/noun
Relating to Pergamum, an ancient Greek city in Asia Minor, especially its art, culture, or manuscripts.
Did you know?Pliny the Elder claimed that parchment was developed at Pergamum when Egypt restricted papyrus exports, although historians consider the story an oversimplification rather than proof of its invention there.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
Πέργαμον (Pérgamon)
“Pergamum, the ancient city in Mysia, Asia Minor”
Classical Greek
Greek
περγαμηνή (pergamēnḗ)
“Pergamene material; parchment”
Roman Period
Latin
pergamēna
“Parchment, literally material associated with Pergamum”
Late Antiquity
Latin
Pergamenus
“Of or relating to Pergamum”
19th Century
English
Pergamene
“Relating to Pergamum or its artistic and cultural tradition”
Modern English
English
Pergamene
“Connected with Pergamum, especially its art, architecture, or manuscripts”
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