Pliny
"the Elder"; Gaius Plinius Secundus, a.d. 23–79, Roman naturalist, encyclopedist, and writer.
his nephew (“the Younger,” Gaius Plinius Caecilius Secundus) a.d. 62?–c113, Roman writer, statesman, and orator.
Other words from Pliny
- Plin·i·an, adjective
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How to use Pliny in a sentence
Murex mollusks are the only source of the ancient dye, documented by Pliny, known as Tyrian purple.
The historian Pliny the Elder describes owning agate cups as a sign of wealth and luxury.
Spain’s New ‘Holy Grail’: Jesus Couldn’t Afford That Kind of Bling | Candida Moss | April 6, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTPliny the Elder considered their plumbing to be the greatest accomplishment of the Roman Empire.
The Scariest Thing About Sandy: Guarding the Water Supply | Kent Sepkowitz | October 30, 2012 | THE DAILY BEASTPliny Pickett slouched around the corner, and, as he approached, the unmistakable odor of horses became noticeable.
Scattergood Baines | Clarence Budington KellandInhabitants of Coldriver knew when Pliny came into a room even if their backs were turned.
Scattergood Baines | Clarence Budington Kelland
Pliny says the temples were almost deserted through this contagious superstition.
The Catacombs of Rome | William Henry WithrowTwo days later Pliny Pickett stopped to speak to Scattergood in front of the hardware store.
Scattergood Baines | Clarence Budington KellandPliny supplemented and amplified the weekly newspaper, and so was very useful to Baines.
Scattergood Baines | Clarence Budington Kelland
British Dictionary definitions for Pliny
/ (ˈplɪnɪ) /
known as Pliny the Elder. Latin name Gaius Plinius Secundus. 23–79 ad, Roman writer, the author of the encyclopedic Natural History (77)
his nephew, known as Pliny the Younger. Latin name Gaius Plinius Caecilius Secundus. ?62–?113 ad, Roman writer and administrator, noted for his letters
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