Hasdrubal
Americannoun
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died 207 b.c., Carthaginian general (brother of Hannibal).
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died 221 b.c., Carthaginian general (brother-in-law of Hannibal).
noun
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The Roman Legions' S.P.Q.R. banner rises in triumph over Hasdrubal.
From Time Magazine Archive
Annabeth cut down Hasdrubal the Carthaginian, and Jason made the mistake of sheathing his sword.
From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan
‘That rogue with the turkey leg in his mouth,’ Antinous continued, ‘that’s Hasdrubal of Carthage. He has a grudge to settle with Rome.’
From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan
"And lastly,--as I hope Hasdrubal will be the victor,--the tiger will fight all the survivors of the other conflicts, and a pack of twelve British dogs."
From The Scarlet Banner by Dahn, Felix
They therefore divided their forces; the consul Gaius Claudius faced Hannibal in Apulia, while Marcus Livius went to intercept Hasdrubal.
From A History of Rome to 565 A. D. by Boak, Arthur Edward Romilly
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