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Gemonian
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English
Etymology
From en la gemoniae of laments (from la gemō) + en -an, referring to the scalae gemoniae ("stairway of laments") where the bodies of executed people were exposed.
Pronunciation
en /ɡɪˈməʊ.ni.ən/ /d͡ʒɪˈ-/ RP
en /ɡəˈmoʊ.ni.ən/ /d͡ʒəˈ-/ GA
en əʊniən 4
Adjective
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Of or relating to the Gemonian Stairs, a flight of steps used as a place of execution in Ancient Rome.
Anagrams
en aegimnno Mangione nonimage