samnite

英 ['sæmnait] 美
  • adj. 撒姆尼的;撒姆尼人的;撒姆尼语的
  • n. 撒姆尼人;撒姆尼语

英英释义


1. an Oscan-speaking member of an ancient people of Campania who clashed repeatedly with the early Romans

英文词源


Samnite (n.)
member of an ancient people who inhabited Samnium in Italy, late 14c., from Latin Samnites (plural), from Samnium, probably related to Sabine (q.v.).