Praeneste

[ pree-nes-tee ]

noun

1. ancient name of Palestrina.

Example Sentences

Beneath the arches of the Praeneste terrace, one can sit on Kent’s garden benches, taking in vistas of the Cherwell Valley.

From Architectural Digest

He lived partly at Rome, partly at his Sabine farm, varying his residence occasionally by visits to Tibur, Praeneste or Baiae.

From Project Gutenberg

More than one allusion indicates that the citizens of Praeneste were especially regarded as butts by the wits of Rome19.

From Project Gutenberg

For example, Both �milius and Aemilius, Pr�neste and Praeneste are found.

From Project Gutenberg

Pyrrhus, however, marched upon Praeneste, which fell into his hands, in consequence of the Romans having let it slip through their fingers.

From Project Gutenberg