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a memorial column having sculptures representing the rams of ancient ships.[1790-1800]
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Rostral column — A rostral column is a monumentally scaled column, originating in ancient Greece and Rome where they were erected to commemorate a naval military victory. Traditionally rostra, the prows or rams of captured ships, were mounted on the columns.… … Wikipedia
rostral column — noun : a memorial column commemorating especially a naval victory * * * a memorial column having sculptures representing the rams of ancient ships. [1790 1800] … Useful english dictionary
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column — Synonyms and related words: KP, antenna tower, arcade, arch, army, army group, article, atlas, baluster, balustrade, banister, barbican, barrel, barrow, base, battalion, battery, battle group, belfry, bell tower, bole, book, boundary stone, brace … Moby Thesaurus
rostral — adjective a) In the direction of the rostrum. rostral column b) In the direction that a rostrum would have been located. Ant: caudal … Wiktionary
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rostral — adj. 1 Zool. & Bot. of or on the rostrum. 2 Anat. a nearer the hypophysial area in the early embryo. b nearer the region of the nose and mouth in post embryonic life. 3 (of a column etc.) adorned with the beaks of ancient war galleys or with… … Useful english dictionary
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