Leptis, is (abl. Lepte, Cod. Just. 1, 27, 2, § 1), f., = Λέπτις, the name of two cities on the coast of Africa.
I Leptis Magna, situated on the Great Syrtis , now Lebdah , Mel. 1, 7, 5; Plin. 5, 4, 3, § 25; Sall. J. 19, 3; 77, 1; Dig. 50, 15, 8, § 11.—Hence,
B Lep-tĭmagnensis , e, adj., of Leptis Magna : civitas, Cod. Just. 1, 27, 2.—
II Leptis Minor, near Hadrumetum, the birthplace of the emperor Septimius Severus , near the modern Lamta , Mel. 1, 7, 2; Sall. J. 19, 1; Cic. Verr. 2, 5, 59, § 155; Liv. 30, 25 fin. ; 34, 62.
IV —Hence, Leptĭtānus , a, um, adj., of or belonging to Leptis, Leptitan.—Absol. : Leptĭtāni , ōrum, m., the inhabitants of Leptis , Caes. B. C. 2, 38; Sall. J. 77; 79; Tac. H. 4, 50.