"Via Egnatia" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: Named for Gnaeus Egnatius, the Roman proconsul of Macedonia, who ordered its construction. Head templates: {{en-proper-noun|head=Via Egnatia}} Via Egnatia
  1. (historical) A Roman road running across the Balkan peninsula, from Dyrrachium to Byzantium. Wikipedia link: Via Egnatia Tags: historical
    Sense id: en-Via_Egnatia-en-name-eoG-3NCm Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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