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Carchedonius

Carchēdŏnĭus, a, um, adj., = Καρχηδόνιος,
  • Carchedonian, i.e. Carthaginian (since Καρχηδών = Carthago): carbunculus, a brilliant precious stone frequently found in the country of the Carthaginians, Plin. 37, 7, 25, § 92 sq.—Hence, subst.: Carchēdŏnĭus, ii, m., a Carthaginian, Plaut. Poen. prol. 53.

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