Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

spolia opima

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: spo-li-a opi-ma
IPA

17

Scrabble Score

11

Letters

4

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The spoils taken by a Roman general from an opponent commander, originally after single combat.

Example Sentences

"The victor having won the Spolia Opima, granted him his life, on condition, that he would on his knees supplicate his pardon […]."
"He demanded his body therefore, and the spolia opima taken with him."
"Within Augustus' new forum, which was dedicated in 2, the spolia opima also played a central role."

Etymology

From Latin spolia opīma.

Origin

Source language: Latin

Word Breakdown

Root: *peyH-, spolia opīma

Questions

What does spolia opima mean?: The spoils taken by a Roman general from an opponent commander, originally after single combat.
Where does spolia opima come from?: It is traced to Latin.

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