caecilian
Americannoun
adjective
noun
Etymology
Origin of caecilian
1875–80; < Latin caecili ( a ) blindworm + -an
Example Sentences
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Caecilian fossils are not a common find for paleontologists.
From Washington Times • Jan. 26, 2023
A further appeal to the emperor in person was heard at Milan in 316, when all points were finally decided in favour of Caecilian, probably on the advice of Hosius, bishop of Cordova.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 6 "Dodwell" to "Drama" by Various
The Romans distinguished three principal species of cherries—the Apronian, of a bright red, with a firm and delicate pulp; the Lutatian, very black and sweet; the Caecilian, round and stubby, and much esteemed.
From The Book of Household Management by Beeton, Mrs. (Isabella Mary)
He belonged to an illustrious plebeian gens, the Caecilian.
From Ancient Rome : from the earliest times down to 476 A. D. by Pennell, Robert Franklin
This synod forbade the African churches to hold communion with Caecilian, the schism became overt, and in a very short time there were rival bishops and rival churches throughout the whole province.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 6 "Dodwell" to "Drama" by Various
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