Caracalla

[ kar-uh-kal-uh ]

/ ˌkær əˈkæl ə /

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noun

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

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Words nearby Caracalla

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How to use Caracalla in a sentence

He was an African, and rose from the obscurest situation to the throne on the death of Caracalla.
The Every Day Book of History and Chronology|Joel Munsell
Between him and his brother Caracalla 911 there existed from their early years a keen rivalry and antipathy.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 8|Various
Caracalla also, accompanied by his army, offered sacrifices to the manes of Achilles, and held games around the tomb.
Troy and its Remains|Henry (Heinrich) Schliemann
Ruins of the thermae of Caracalla and of Titus are still standing.
Rome|Mildred Anna Rosalie Tuker

One garment, called the caracalla, and since cassock, was adopted after the time of Constantine.
Curiosities of Christian History|Croake James

British Dictionary definitions for Caracalla

Caracalla

/ (ˌkærəˈkælə) /

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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