Ostia

name, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    plural of ostium form-of, plural
Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A port and town on the Tiber in Italia, Roman Empire, the harbour of ancient Rome. historical
  2. 2
    A modern refounding of the ancient town at the mouth of the Tiber, now a neighbourhood of Rome, Italy.

Synonyms

All synonyms
canalductintestineporevaginavessel

Etymology

* (Roman Empire): Latin Ostia * (Italy): Italian Ostia, from Latin Ostia

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