Capitolium en · NOUN
Etymology
From Latin Capitōlium (“Capitoline Hill, its temples; similar citadels”), from the oblique stem of caput (“head”) + -ō (noun-forming suffix) or -ōlus (“-ole”, diminutive suffix) + -ium (suffix forming place names). Doublet of capitol and capitoul.
Meanings
- (historical, uncommon) Synonym of capitol, similar citadels in ancient Italian and Roman towns.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capitolia | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
similar citadels in ancient Italian and Roman towns · capitol