Definition of Ancile

1. n. The sacred shield of the Romans, said to have-fallen from heaven in the reign of Numa. It was the palladium of Rome.

Definition of Ancile

1. Noun. (historical Roman antiquity) The sacred shield of the Ancient Romans, said to have fallen from heaven in the reign of Numa. It was the palladium of Rome. ¹

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Definition of Ancile

1. the shield that fell from heaven in Roman mythology [n ANCILIA]

Medical Definition of Ancile

1. The sacred shield of the Romans, said to have-fallen from heaven in the reign of Numa. It was the palladium of Rome. Origin: L. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Ancile

ancient documents
ancient history
ancient lands
ancient pine
ancient pyramid
ancient pyramids
ancienter
ancientest
anciently
ancientness
ancientnesses
ancientries
ancientry
ancients
ancienty
ancile (current term)
anciles
ancilia
ancilla
ancillae
ancillaries
ancillary
ancillas
ancille
ancilles
ancilliary
ancillula
ancillulas
ancipital
ancipitous

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