rex sacrorum
rex sacrorum · reges sacrorum
A senatorial priesthood in Ancient Rome, reserved for patriciansA senatorial priesthood in Ancient Rome, reserved for patricians.
Meaning
1 senses(historical)A senatorial priesthood in Ancient Rome, reserved for patricians.
Origin
Borrowed from Latin rex (“king”) + sacrorum (“of the sacred”).Borrowed from Latin rex (“king”) + sacrorum (“of the sacred”).
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Forms
plural: reges sacrorum| Singular | rex sacrorum |
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irregular · Lesson
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Plural nouns — Because its plural is irregular
See also
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