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Capitolian
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What's The Definition Of Capitolian?Synonyms | Synonyms for Capitolian: Related Terms | Find terms related to Capitolian: See Also | Capitolian In Webster's Dictionary \Cap`i*to"li*an\, Capitoline \Cap"i*to*line\, a. [L.
capitolinus: cf. F. capitolin.]
Of or pertaining to the Capitol in Rome. ``Capitolian Jove.''
--Macaulay.
{Capitoline games} (Antiq.), annual games instituted at Rome
by Camillus, in honor of Jupter Capitolinus, on account of
the preservation of the Capitol from the Gauls; when
reinstituted by Domitian, arter a period of neglect, they
were held every fifth year.
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