单词 | denarius |
释义 | denarius /di nair"ee euhs/, n. , pl. denarii /-nair"ee uy'/. 1. a silver coin and monetary unit of ancient Rome, first issued in the latter part of the 3rd century B.C., that fluctuated in value and sometimes appeared as a bronze coin. 2. a gold coin of ancient Rome equal to 25 silver denarii; aureus. [ < L denarius, orig. adj.: containing ten (asses). See DENARY] |
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