Aurelian

[aw-ree-lee-uh n, aw-reel-yuh n]

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noun

Lucius Domitius Aurelianus, a.d. 212?–275, Roman emperor 270–275.

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Contemporary Examples of aurelian

The city also is hoping someone will help fund a €75 million restoration of the Aurelian walls, which circle the city.
Italy’s Culture Falling to Ruins Amid Austerity Cuts
Barbie Latza Nadeau
September 19, 2012

Historical Examples of aurelian

"Clovis, king of the Franks, has sent me to thee," said Aurelian.
Historical Tales, Vol. 6 (of 15)
Charles Morris
Aurelian weighed the offence and decided on the just measures of retribution.
Historical Tales, Vol. 6 (of 15)
Charles Morris
After Aurelian there is nothing earlier than Charles the Bald.
Sketches of Travel in Normandy and Maine
Edward A. Freeman
Zenobia was a fine woman and a queen, but she had to walk in Aurelian's triumph.
Roundabout Papers
William Makepeace Thackeray
Aurelian was Confounded at the Difficulty he conceived on his Part.
Incognita
William Congreve

British Dictionary definitions for aurelian

Aurelian

noun

Latin name Lucius Domitius Aurelianus. ?212–275 ad, Roman emperor (270–275), who conquered Palmyra (273) and restored political unity to the Roman Empire

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