pliny the elder

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Noun pliny the elder has 1 sense

Pliny, Pliny the Elder, Gaius Plinius Secundus - Roman author of an encylclopedic natural history; died while observing the eruption of Vesuvius (23-79)
--₁ is a kind of writer, author

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Pliny the Elder

Definition: Pliny the Elder was a Roman author, naturalist, and philosopher during the 1st century AD. He is best known for his comprehensive encyclopedic work "Naturalis Historia" which covered a wide range of subjects including natural history, geography, astronomy, and ethnography.

Noun: Pliny the Elder refers to the historical figure, Gaius Plinius Secundus (AD 23-79), who authored the extensive work "Naturalis Historia".

Sample Sentence: Pliny the Elder's "Naturalis Historia" serves as a valuable source of knowledge on various fields of study during the Roman era.

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