Pompeian

Speech parts

1. Pompeian - Noun

2. Pompeian - Adjective

Meaning

Alternative spelling of Pompeiian

Of or pertaining to Pompey

A follower of Pompey

Examples

Afterwards 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

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