Horatius Cocles
/ (hɒˈreɪʃɪəs ˈkəʊkliːz) /
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noun
a legendary Roman hero of the 6th century bc, who defended a bridge over the Tiber against Lars Porsena
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Horatian, Horatian ode, Horatio, Horatio Alger, Horatius, Horatius Cocles, horde, hor. decub., hordein, hordeolum, Hordern
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