Flaminius

[fluh-min-ee-uh s]

noun

Ga·ius

[gey-uh s] /ˈgeɪ əs/, died 217 b.c., Roman statesman and general who was defeated by Hannibal.

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Historical Examples of flaminius

"That is what Flaminius stands for," resumed Lucius after a moment of silence.
The Lion's Brood
Duffield Osborne
Was not the lesson of Flaminius enough for these drinkers of vinegar-water?
The Lion's Brood
Duffield Osborne
Nor was Hannibal mistaken in his calculations in regard to Flaminius.
The Histories of Polybius, Vol. I (of 2)
Polybius
In pursuit of him came Flaminius, in hot haste to close with the enemy.
The Histories of Polybius, Vol. I (of 2)
Polybius
Another work done by Flaminius stands to this day as a memorial of him.
Ancient Rome
Mary Agnes Hamilton

British Dictionary definitions for flaminius

Flaminius

noun

Gaius (ˈɡaɪəs). died 217 bc, Roman statesman and general: built the Flaminian Way; defeated by Hannibal at Trasimene (217)

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