Lituus
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈlɪtju.əs/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Lituus is a noun meaning A military trumpet.
Meaning
A military trumpet.
More Meanings
- An augur's staff with a recurved top.
- (geometry) A curve with polar equation r²θ=a², where a is a constant.
Example Sentences
1786: Fig. 3. A Roman Lituus, or military trumpet, such as is mentioned by Horace in his first ode. — Francis Grose, A Treatise on Ancient Armour and Weapons, page vi.
Word Forms
- litui
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include tucket, diabolus, litra, tripudium, troop, trichord.
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