rostral column
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of rostral column
First recorded in 1790–1800
Example Sentences
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A grand ball was given on his birthday, September 29; and a rostral column was "erected under a magnificent canopy, never, Lady Hamilton says, to come down while they remain at Naples."
From The Life of Nelson, Volume 1 The Embodiment of the Sea Power of Great Britain by Mahan, A. T. (Alfred Thayer)
On this occasion, a grand rostral column was erected in the principal saloon, with the celebrated old Roman motto—
From The Life of the Right Honourable Horatio Lord Viscount Nelson, Volume 1 by Harrison, James
Near this, the base of the rostral column, Colonna Duilia, has been found.
From Walks in Rome by Hare, Augustus J. C.
The rostral column was erected in honor of him.
From Hannibal Makers of History by Abbott, Jacob
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