CAPITOLINE


Meaning of CAPITOLINE in English

I. ˈka-pə-tə-ˌlīn, Brit usu kə-ˈpi-tə-ˌlīn adjective

Etymology: Latin capitolinus, from Capitolium

Date: 1667

: of or relating to the smallest of the seven hills of ancient Rome, the temple on it, or the gods worshipped there

II. ˈka-pə-tə-ˌlīn, Britain often kə-ˈpi-tə- geographical name

hill in Rome, Italy, one of seven on which the ancient city was built — see Aventine

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