fasces
noun /'fæsiz/
- Definition
- bundle of rods containing an axe with the blade protruding; in ancient Rome it was a symbol of a magistrate's power; in modern Italy it is a symbol of fascism
- Example
- He tried to understand the true meaning of 'fasces'.
- Etymology
- No etymology available.
Quick Facts
Palindrome
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Compound Word
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Proper Noun
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Rare
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Archaic
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Obsolete
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Slang
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Vowels
2
Consonants
4
Length
6