Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

caliga

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: cali-ga
IPA

9

Scrabble Score

6

Letters

2

Syllables

5

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A heavy ancient Roman military sandal.

noun

A pontifical vestment in the form of a silk stocking, sometimes embroidered or interwoven with gold thread, reaching to the base of the knee and worn over one’s regular socks but under episcopal sandals.

name

Example Sentences

"If you were a soldier and walked with full gear up to 25 miles a day, you'd appreciate the sturdiness and coolness of the Caligae. And unlike modern military boots, these Caligae were specifically designed to reduce the likelihood of blisters forming during these forced marches."

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin caliga.

Inflected Forms

caligae (plural) Caligas (plural)

Synonyms

buskin

Questions

What does caliga mean?: A heavy ancient Roman military sandal.
Where does caliga come from?: Borrowed from Latin caliga.

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