RETIARIUS


Meaning of RETIARIUS in English

[ ˌrɛtɪ'α:rɪəs , -'ɛ:rɪəs ]

■ noun ( plural retiarii -rɪʌɪ , -rɪi: ) an ancient Roman gladiator who used a net to trap his opponent.

Origin

L., from rete 'net'.

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