Etymology

quadriga

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Today it means: A Roman racing chariot drawn by four horses abreast. Full definition →

Latin quadrīgae
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  1. Latin · derived fromquadrīgae
  2. English todayquadriga

From Latin quadrīgae, literally "four yoked", from quattuor (“four”) + iugum (“yoke”).

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