Heliogabalus

[hee-lee-uh-gab-uh-luh s]

noun

Varius Avitus BassianusMarcus Aurelius Antoninus, a.d. 204–222, Roman emperor 218–222.

Also Elagabalus.

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Examples from the Web for heliogabalus

Historical Examples of heliogabalus

It is Falernian, that once saw the wine vaults of Heliogabalus!
Aurelian
William Ware
Heliogabalus ate in faith, and went to his fathers contented.
Fictitious & Symbolic Creatures in Art
John Vinycomb
Heliogabalus, and the third Gordian, also exhibited Hippopotami.
Eccentricities of the Animal Creation.
John Timbs
Another falsity of history is that of Heliogabalus—was it not?
The Fiend's Delight
Dod Grile
Heliogabalus was the first Emperor who wore silk for clothing.
Chats on Costume
G. Woolliscroft Rhead

British Dictionary definitions for heliogabalus

Heliogabalus

Elagabalus

noun

original name Varius Avitus Bassianus. ?204–222 ad, Roman emperor (218–222). His reign was notorious for debauchery and extravagance

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