1. Pompeian - Noun
2. Pompeian - Adjective
Alternative spelling of Pompeiian
Of or pertaining to Pompey
A follower of Pompey
Source: en.wiktionary.orgAfterwards Caesar turned his attention to the Pompeian stronghold of Hispania (modern Spain) Goldsworthy, In the Name of Rome, p. 217 but decided to tackle Pompey himself in Greece. Source: Internet
Berlioz's Romeo and Juliet calls for two pairs of cymbals, modelled on some old Pompeian instruments no larger than the hand (some are no larger than a crown piece), and tuned to F and B flat. Source: Internet
Remains of a Pompeian ludus site attest to developments in supply, demand and discipline; in its earliest phase, the building could accommodate 15–20 gladiators. Source: Internet
The Thracians and the other auxiliaries who were left in the Pompeian camp, in total seven cohorts, defended bravely, but were not able to fend off the assault. Source: Internet
The confusion starts already in the Pompeian graffiti, e.g., cadaver mortuus for cadaver mortuum ("dead body"), and hoc locum for hunc locum ("this place"). Source: Internet
He also spread his artistic boundaries and began to design furniture, often modelled after Pompeian or Egyptian motifs, illustrations, textiles, and frame making. Source: Internet