siliqua

noun

sil·​i·​qua
ˈsilə̇kwə
plural siliquae
-ləˌkwē
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[Latin] : a Roman silver coin first issued by Constantine the Great (4th century) : the ¹/₂₄ solidus or later the half miliarensis
siliquaceous
¦silə¦kwāshəs
adjective

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Latin, pod, husk, a small weight, coin worth ¹/₂₄ solidus

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“Siliqua.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/siliqua. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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