Heliogabalus

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

/ ˌhi li əˈgæb ə ləs /

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

For instance, after having consulted Babylus, Nero put to death all those whose prophecies promised the elevation of Heliogabalus.
Astronomical Myths|John F. Blake
It is Falernian, that once saw the wine vaults of Heliogabalus!
Aurelian|William Ware
If the ghost of Heliogabalus haunts the villa'd shore, it is with no hope of resuming the imperial crown.
From the Easy Chair, series 2|George William Curtis
The ostrich was much relished; Heliogabalus delighted in their brains, and Apicius especially commends them.
Curiosities of Medical Experience|J. G. (John Gideon) Millingen

Heliogabalus is said to have been the first Roman that wore a garment entirely of silk.
Curious Facts in the History of Insects; Including Spiders and Scorpions.|Frank Cowan

British Dictionary definitions for heliogabalus

Heliogabalus

Elagabalus

/ (ˌhiːlɪəʊˈɡæbələs) /

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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