Retiarius
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˌɹɛtɪˈɑːɹi.əs/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Retiarius is a noun meaning (Ancient Rome, gladiatorial combat) A gladiator who uses a casting net (a rete or iaculum) as a weapon.
Meaning
(Ancient Rome, gladiatorial combat) A gladiator who uses a casting net (a rete or iaculum) as a weapon.
Word Forms
- retiari
- retiarii
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include langret, reticello, retic, reticle, reticulum, rack-renter.
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