Caligula
pronunciation
How to pronounce Caligula in British English:
UK [kə'liɡjulə]
How to pronounce Caligula in American English:
US
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- Noun:
- Roman Emperor who succeeded Tiberius and whose uncontrolled passions resulted in manifest insanity; noted for his cruelty and tyranny; was assassinated (12-41)
Word Origin
- Caligula
- cognomen of the third Roman emperor (12 C.E.-41 C.E.), born Gaius Caesar. The nickname is Latin, literally "little boot," given when he joined his father on military campaigns when still a toddler, in full, child-sized military gear; diminutive of caliga "heavy military shoe," which is of unknown origin.