Horace
Horace (name) means a male given name of Latin origin, notably borne by the Roman poet Horace. Example: “His grandfather was named Horace after the Roman poet.”
Word forms
Horaces plural
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His grandfather was named _____ after the Roman poet.
Etymology
From Latin Horatius, a Roman family name of obscure, possibly Etruscan, origin. Doublet of Horatio.
Rhymes for Horace
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What does “Horace” mean?
The word “Horace” means a male given name of Latin origin, notably borne by the Roman poet Horace.
How do you pronounce “Horace”?
“Horace” is pronounced HO-rihs (/ˈhɔɹəs/ in IPA).
How do you use “Horace” in a sentence?
Here is “Horace” used in a sentence: “His grandfather was named Horace after the Roman poet.”
What part of speech is “Horace”?
“Horace” is a name.
Where does the word “Horace” come from?
The word “Horace” comes from Latin. From Latin Horatius, a Roman family name of obscure, possibly Etruscan, origin. Doublet of Horatio.
Is “Horace” a common word?
“Horace” is an uncommon word in modern English.