COLOSSEUM

Colosseum, Amphitheatrum Flavium

(noun) a large amphitheater in Rome whose construction was begun by Vespasian about AD 75 or 80

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Proper noun

the Colosseum

The largest stadium in the Roman empire, located near the center of Rome.

Etymology

Noun

colosseum (plural colosseums)

Alternative spelling of coliseum

Source: Wiktionary


Col`os*se"um, n. Etym: [Neut., fr. L. coloseus gigantic. See Coliseum.]

Definition: The amphitheater of Vespasian in Rome. [Also written Coliseum.]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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