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Viminal

[ vim-uh-nl ]

noun

  1. one of the seven hills on which ancient Rome was built.


Viminal

/ ˈvɪmɪnəl /

noun

  1. one of the seven hills on which ancient Rome was built
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of Viminal1

from Latin Vīminālis Collis the Viminal Hill, from vīminālis of osiers, from vīmen an osier, referring to the willow grove on the hill
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Example Sentences

Remains of the wall and ditch are extant, especially along the east side of the Esquiline, Viminal, and Quirinal hills.

The Viminal derives its name from Vimina, signifying osiers, 174 which grew here in large quantities.

Servius perceived this defect, and added the Esquiline and Viminal hills.

(vicus Patricius) ran between the Esquiline and Viminal hills.

And when everything was ready he was led out to the Viminal Hill, where he was to die.

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