Etymology

spolia opima

Today it means: The spoils taken by a Roman general from an opponent commander, originally after single combat. Full definition →

Latin spolia opīma
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  1. Latin · borrowed fromspolia opīma
  2. English todayspolia opima

From Latin spolia opīma.

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