Cornelia

American  

[kawr-neel-yuh] / kɔrˈnil yə /

noun

1. flourished 2nd century b.c., Roman matron: mother of Gaius and Tiberius Gracchus.

2. flourished 1st century b.c., first wife of Julius Caesar 83–67?.

3. a female given name.

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Example Sentences

“But my dear Cornelia!” he cried.

From Literature

“I am Casper ten Boom and this is my daughter, Cornelia.”

From Literature

“Cornelia,” he said, settling his bulk on a velvet chair too small for him, “I understand you have no alarm system in your house. This is purest folly. Also I am given to believe that you are not carrying on regular drills for your guests.”

From Literature

“Ten Boom, Cornelia,” she snapped.

From Literature

It was the following morning when over the loudspeaker during roll call came the word: “Ten Boom, Cornelia!”

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