Heliogabalus

[ hee-lee-uh-gab-uh-luhs ]

/ ˌhi li əˈgæb ə ləs /

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noun

Varius Avitus Bassianus; "Marcus Aurelius Antoninus", a.d. 204–222, Roman emperor 218–222.

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Words nearby Heliogabalus

helio, heliocentric, heliocentric parallax, Heliochrome, heliodor, Heliogabalus, heliogram, heliograph, heliogravure, heliolatry, heliolithic

How to use Heliogabalus in a sentence

The sensual and abominable Carinus displayed the extravagancies of Heliogabalus, aggravated by the cruelty of Domitian.
The Catacombs of Rome|William Henry Withrow
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
It is a wonder that the horoscopes of Heliogabalus and Jack the Painter should have been lacking.
The Funny Side of Physic|A. D. Crabtre
At the table of Heliogabalus the combs of Cocks were an esteemed service; which country stomacks will not admit at ours.
The Works of Sir Thomas Browne (Volume 2 of 3)|Thomas Browne

The latest additions, of no special importance, took place under Julia Mamaea and Heliogabalus.
Seeing Europe with Famous Authors, Volume 7|Various

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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