fastigium
noun
the highest point of a fever or disease; the period of greatest development of an infection.
fastigia
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pluralof fastigium.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The phrase hinc et fastigia templorum orla, has been bracketed by some editors because they could not believe the fact which it stated.
From The American Journal of Archaeology, 1893-1 by Various
I have attempted to present in prominent points, passing per fastigia rerum, the worth, the work, the duty, and the honor which fill out "the sustained dignity of this stately life."
From Eulogy on Chief-Justice Chase Delivered by William M. Evarts before the Alumni of Dartmouth College, at Hanover by William Maxwell Evarts
