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Tibur

American  
[tahy-ber] / ˈtaɪ bər /

noun

  1. ancient name of Tivoli.


Tibur British  
/ ˈtaɪbə /

noun

  1. the ancient name for Tivoli

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The individual cities, except Tibur and Praeneste, lost their independence and were incorporated in the Roman state.

From A History of Rome to 565 A. D. by Boak, Arthur Edward Romilly

We are just returned from Tibur, where we have enjoyed many pleasant hours with Zenobia.

From Aurelian or, Rome in the Third Century by Ware, William

In his urban gardens, or villa at Tibur, Sallust passed the close of his life, dividing his time between literary avocations and the society of his friends—among whom he numbered Lucullus, Messala, and Cornelius Nepos.

From History of Roman Literature from its Earliest Period to the Augustan Age. Volume II by Dunlop, John

Similar records of misplaced munificence might be produced from Bovianum and Beneventum, from Tibur and Perusia, and many another obscure Italian town.

From Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius by Dill, Samuel

The dictator took over the consul’s army from his deputy, Fulvius Fleccus, and marching through the Sabine land came to Tibur on the day which he had fixed for the gathering of the new recruits.

From Ancient Rome The Lives of Great Men by Hamilton, Mary Agnes

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