"biga" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: bigas [plural], bigae [plural]
Etymology: Borrowed from Latin bīga. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|la|bīga}} Latin bīga Head templates: {{en-noun|s|bigae}} biga (plural bigas or bigae)
  1. (historical) A Roman racing chariot drawn by two horses abreast. Tags: historical Categories (topical): Ancient Rome, Two, Vehicles Related terms: quadriga Translations (Translations): biga [feminine] (Polish)
    Sense id: en-biga-en-noun-5J4CSGp4 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

Inflected forms

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