carolus

[ kar-uh-luhs ]

noun

, plural car·o·lus·es, car·o·li [kar, -, uh, -lahy].

1. any of various coins issued under monarchs named Charles, especially the broad of Charles I of England.

carolus

/ ˈkærələs /

noun

1. any of several coins struck in the reign of a king called Charles, esp an English gold coin from the reign of Charles I

Word History and Origins

Origin of carolus¹

1680–90; < Medieval Latin: Latinized form of Charles or Karl

Example Sentences

The branding 'CR', standing for Carolus Rex, was found on the back of the canvas when it was undergoing conservation treatment, confirming that it had once been in the king's collection.

From BBC

The Dutch fondness for tulips dates to 1594, when botanist Carolus Clusius planted tulip bulbs in the garden at the University of Leiden, Haspels said.

From Seattle Times

However, the new coins say Charles III rather than Carolus.

From BBC

This system, developed by the Swedish botanist Carolus Linnaeus in the 1700s, was based on the similarities of the reproductive parts of a plant rather than their appearance as a whole.

From BBC

Dermit and two other outreach workers approached Robin Lee and Andrew Carolus, two of the homeless people living in a cluster of tents sheltered by the 101 Freeway.

From Los Angeles Times