"Gemonian" meaning in English

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Adjective

IPA: /ɡɪˈməʊ.ni.ən/ [Received-Pronunciation], /d͡ʒɪˈ-/ [Received-Pronunciation], /ɡəˈmoʊ.ni.ən/ [General-American], /d͡ʒəˈ-/ [General-American]
Rhymes: -əʊniən Etymology: From Latin gemoniae (“of laments”) (from gemō) + -an, referring to the scalae gemoniae ("stairway of laments") where the bodies of executed people were exposed. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|la|gemoniae||of laments}} Latin gemoniae (“of laments”), {{af|en|-an}} -an Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} Gemonian (not comparable)
  1. Of or relating to the Gemonian Stairs, a flight of steps used as a place of execution in Ancient Rome. Tags: not-comparable
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