decuman (Meaning)
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decuman (a.)
Large; chief; -- applied to an extraordinary billow, supposed by some to be every tenth in order. [R.] Also used substantively.
Synonyms & Antonyms of decuman
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decuman Sentence Examples
- The decuman route served as a vital artery for trade in the ancient Roman empire.
- In medieval times, the decuman gate was a strategic point for defending the city.
- Archaeologists unearthed remnants of the decuman road, shedding light on the city's urban layout.
- Merchants traversed the decuman thoroughfare with their caravans, laden with goods from distant lands.
- The decumanus maximus was a key element of Roman urban planning, intersecting with other important roads.
- At the heart of the city, the decumanus formed the bustling commercial district.
- Travelers relied on the decuman way for navigation through the labyrinthine streets of the ancient city.
- The decumanus orientalis connected the eastern part of the city with its western counterpart.
- The decuman street was flanked by imposing structures, testament to the city's grandeur in antiquity.
- Historians study the layout of decuman roads to understand the organization of ancient settlements.
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Large; chief; -- applied to an extraordinary billow, supposed by some to be every tenth in order. [R.] Also used substantively.
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The decuman route served as a vital artery for trade in the ancient Roman empire.
In medieval times, the decuman gate was a strategic point for defending the city.
Archaeologists unearthed remnants of the decuman road, shedding light on the city's urban layout.
Merchants traversed the decuman thoroughfare with their caravans, laden with goods from distant lands.
