"spolia opima" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From Latin spolia opīma. Etymology templates: {{root|en|ine-pro|*peyH-}}, {{bor|en|la|spolia opīma}} Latin spolia opīma Head templates: {{en-noun|p|nolinkhead=1}} spolia opima pl (plural only)
  1. (historical) The spoils taken by a Roman general from an opponent commander, originally after single combat. Tags: historical, plural, plural-only Translations (Translations): spolia opima (Finnish), sotasaalis (Finnish), dépouilles opimes [feminine, plural] (French), spolia opima [neuter, plural] (Polish)
    Sense id: en-spolia_opima-en-noun-QYKhAilT Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English pluralia tantum

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