"Caligulian" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more Caligulian [comparative], most Caligulian [superlative]
Etymology: Caligula + -ian Etymology templates: {{af|en|Caligula|-ian}} Caligula + -ian Head templates: {{en-adj}} Caligulian (comparative more Caligulian, superlative most Caligulian)
  1. Alternative form of Caligulan Tags: alt-of, alternative Alternative form of: Caligulan

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