Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

ancile

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: an-cile
IPA

8

Scrabble Score

6

Letters

2

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The sacred shield of the Ancient Romans, said to have fallen from heaven in the reign of Numa Pompilius. 11 copies were said to have been made, and it was the palladium of Rome.

Etymology

From Latin [Term?].

Inflected Forms

ancilia (plural) anciles (plural)

Questions

What does ancile mean?: The sacred shield of the Ancient Romans, said to have fallen from heaven in the reign of Numa Pompilius. 11 copies were said to have been made, and it was the palladium of Rome.
Where does ancile come from?: From Latin [Term?].

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