"Horatian" meaning in All languages combined

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Adjective [English]

Forms: more Horatian [comparative], most Horatian [superlative]
Etymology: From Horace + -ian. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|Horace|ian}} Horace + -ian Head templates: {{en-adj}} Horatian (comparative more Horatian, superlative most Horatian)
  1. (literature, poetry) Of or pertaining to the Roman poet Horace (Quintus Horatius Flaccus; 65–8 BCE) or to his works or style. Categories (topical): Literature, Poetry Translations (of or pertaining to the Roman poet Horace or to his works or style): horatiusi (Hungarian), Horáiteach (Irish), oraziano (Italian), horaciano (Spanish), horatiansk (Swedish)
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