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Definition of Pons asinorum
1. Noun. A problem that severely tests the ability of an inexperienced person.
Generic synonyms: Problem
Lexicographical Neighbors of Pons Asinorum
Literary usage of Pons asinorum
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The English Catalogue of Books by Sampson Low, Publishers' Circular, Sampson Low, Son and Marston (1900)
"PO Polychrome Bible Serifs Ponet (Bp. of), Plumptre (C.) Ochino, Trag. Бз. Oct.
99 pons asinorum, Яка man (AG Huhne-) 2в. ..."
2. John Chinaman at Home: Sketches of Men, Manners and Things in China by Edward John Hardy (1905)
"... learning—An examination enclosure—Severity of competition—Honours for those
who succeed—The examiners " wash their hearts "—pons asinorum—The last made ..."
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