NERO

Nero, Nero Claudius Caesar Drusus Germanicus, Lucius Domitius Ahenobarbus

(noun) Roman Emperor notorious for his monstrous vice and fantastic luxury (was said to have started a fire that destroyed much of Rome in 64) but the Roman Empire remained prosperous during his rule (37-68)

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Ne"ro, n.

Definition: A Roman emperor notorius for debauchery and barbarous cruelty; hence, any profligate and cruel ruler or merciless tyrant.

– Ne*ro"ni*an, a.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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25 June 2025

DETENTION

(noun) a state of being confined (usually for a short time); “his detention was politically motivated”; “the prisoner is on hold”; “he is in the custody of police”


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Raw coffee beans, soaked in water and spices, are chewed like candy in many parts of Africa.

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