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/ˌɹɛtɪˈɑːɹi.əs/ · noun
(Ancient Rome, gladiatorial combat) A gladiator who uses a casting net (a rete or iaculum) as a weapon..
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Retiarius means (Ancient Rome, gladiatorial combat) A gladiator who uses a casting net (a rete or iaculum) as a weapon..
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