aerarium
[ ee-rair-ee-uhm ]
/ iˈrɛər i əm /
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noun, plural ae·rar·i·a [ee-rair-ee-uh]. /iˈrɛər i ə/.
the state treasury in ancient Rome.
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Origin of aerarium
Words nearby aerarium
aeq., aequo animo, aequorin, aer-, aerarian, aerarium, aerate, aerated, aeration, aerator, aerenchyma
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Deinde Scipioni Africano duo tribuni plebis diem dixerunt, quod praeda ex Antiocho capta aerarium fraudasset.
Selections from Viri Romae|Charles Franois L'HomondWe are reminded of the temple of Saturn in the Forum at Rome, the podium of which served as a treasury, aerarium.
Pompeii, Its Life and Art|August MauIn regard to one aspirant for office we are informed that 'he will be the watch-dog of the treasury'—hic aerarium conservabit.
Pompeii, Its Life and Art|August MauDr. Bull's aerarium is another device similar to a window tent.
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