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Definition of Rostra
1. n. pl. See Rostrum, 2.
Definition of Rostra
1. Noun. (plural of rostrum) ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Rostra
1. rostrum [n] - See also: rostrum
Lexicographical Neighbors of Rostra
Literary usage of Rostra
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Octavian's Campsite Memorial for the Actian War by William Michael Murray (1989)
"Octavian's Own rostra Displays If we may conclude anything from the actions of
Octavian's "adherents," Antony's dedication of the rostra in 44 BC must have ..."
2. Octavian's Campsite Memorial for the Actian War by William Michael Murray (1989)
"Octavian's Own rostra Displays If we may conclude anything from the actions of
Octavian's "adherents," Antony's dedication of the rostra in 44 BC must have ..."
3. A Dictionary of Greek and Roman Antiquities by William Smith (1891)
"rostra was the name applied to a stage or platform at Rome, first between the
Comitium and Forum, afterwards in the Forum, from which orators addressed the ..."
4. The Encyclopaedia Britannica: “a” Dictionary of Arts, Sciences, Literature edited by Hugh Chisholm (1911)
"8 shows plan of the rostra as they existed under the Empire. We see an oblong
platform about 78 ft. long and n ft. high above the level of the Forum; ..."
5. The Ruins and Excavations of Ancient Rome: A Companion Book for Students and by Rodolfo Amedeo Lanciani (1897)
"THE rostra VETERA (XXXII in plan). —The date of the erection of this renowned
platform, from which magistrates and orators addressed the people, ..."
6. The Ruins and Excavations of Ancient Rome: A Companion Book for Students and by Rodolfo Amedeo Lanciani (1897)
"The proximity of the rostra to the Senate-house is proved by the fact that the
leaders of the mob. on the day of the funeral of Clodius, were chased from ..."
7. The Encyclopedia Britannica: A Dictionary of Arts, Sciences, Literature and by Hugh Chisholm (1911)
"8 shows plan of the rostra as they existed under the Empire. We see an oblong
platform about 78 ft. long and n ft. high above the level of the Forum; ..."
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