maximus
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of maximus
from Latin: superlative of magnus great
Example Sentences
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“Chonkus Maximus is the Latin name I believe,” wrote another Redditor.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026
When Ben Jones made his move on 28-1 shot Jordans around the final bend, Townend stalked the leaders on I Am Maximus and finally burst for the front near the famous Aintree elbow.
From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026
Further history for I Am Maximus was made by him becoming the first top weight at 11st 12lbs to win since Red Rum carried 12 stone to victory in 1974.
From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026
Eighteen days earlier, Pender had convinced Arthur and Islas to go beyond the $300,000 limit they set to buy a 2-year-old son of Maximus Mischief for $385,000 at a sale in Ocala, Fla.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026
No demigod in living memory had taken the title Pontifex Maximus.
From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan
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