Pā̆trae, ārum, f., = Πάτραι,
I a very ancient city in Achaia , on the promontory of Rhium , the mod. Patras , Cic. Fam. 7, 28, 1; 13, 17, 1; 16, 1, 2; Liv. 27, 29; Mel. 2, 3, 9; Plin. 4, 4, 5, § 11; Ov. M. 6, 417.— Hence,
II Pā̆trensis , e, adj., of or belonging to Patrae , Patraean : Lyso Patrensis, of Patrae , Cic. Fam. 13, 19, 1 sq.: bibliotheca, Gell. 18, 9, 5.—In plur.: Pătren-ses , ĭum, m., the Patraeans : Patrensium leges, Cic. Fam. 13, 19, 2.