CASSIUS

Cassius, Cassius Longinus, Gaius Cassius Longinus

(noun) prime mover in the conspiracy against Julius Caesar (died in 42 BC)

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Cas"sius, n. Etym: [From the name of the discoverer, A. Cassius, a German physician of the 17th centry.]

Definition: A brownish purple pigment, obtained by the action of some compounds of tin upon certain salts of gold. It is used in painting and staining porcelain and glass to give a beautiful purple color. Commonly called Purple of Cassius.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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22 February 2025

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(noun) the use of closed-class words instead of inflections: e.g., ‘the father of the bride’ instead of ‘the bride’s father’


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