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Viminal
[ vim-uh-nl ]
noun
- one of the seven hills on which ancient Rome was built.
Viminal
/ ˈvɪmɪnəl /
noun
- one of the seven hills on which ancient Rome was built
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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.
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The Viminal derives its name from Vimina, signifying osiers, 174 which grew here in large quantities.
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Servius perceived this defect, and added the Esquiline and Viminal hills.
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(vicus Patricius) ran between the Esquiline and Viminal hills.
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And when everything was ready he was led out to the Viminal Hill, where he was to die.
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