Caracalla

[kar-uh-kal-uh]

noun

Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Bassianus, a.d. 188–217, Roman emperor 211–217.

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Historical Examples of caracalla

Severus died at York in 211, and Caracalla there began his reign.
A Literary History of the English People
Jean Jules Jusserand
The Baths of Caracalla and Diocletian had then their pillars and coating of marble.
The Civilisation of the Renaissance in Italy
Jacob Burckhardt
Caracalla, Emperor, was visited by the ghost of his father Severus.
Real Ghost Stories
William T. Stead
The Earl answered by a bon mot, and turned to a bust of Caracalla.
Eugene Aram, Complete
Edward Bulwer-Lytton
He came as messenger from Caracalla, who wished to speak to Melissa.
A Thorny Path [Per Aspera], Complete
Georg Ebers

British Dictionary definitions for caracalla

Caracalla

noun

real name Marcus Aurelius Antoninus, original name Bassianus. 188–217 ad, Roman emperor (211–17): ruled with cruelty and extravagance; assassinated

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