Etymology

From cavē ‎(“beware (you)”), the singular imperative of caveō + canem, the accusative singular of canis ‎(“dog”). Literally meaning: "beware the dog".

Pronunciation

• (Classical) IPA^(key): /ˈka.weː ˈka.nem/, [ˈka.weː ˈka.nẽ]
• (Ecclesiastical) IPA^(key): /ˈka.ve ˈka.nem/, [ˈkaː.ve ˈkaː.nem]