Latin

Suffix

-illus m ‎(feminine -illa, neuter -illum); first/second declension

1. Alternative form of -ulus
2. Used to form adjectives from nouns.

Usage notes

The suffix -illus is added to a noun or adjective.

Examples:

bovillus ‎(“pertaining to cattle”), from bōs ‎(“cow, bull”)

pusillus ‎(“very small, petty”), from pūsus ‎(“little boy”)

Inflection

First/second declension.

Descendants

• Spanish: -illo

See also

• Category:Latin words suffixed with -illus