PHARSALUS

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 I. (noun) 

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Meaning:

Caesar defeated Pompey in 48 BC

Synonyms:

battle of Pharsalus; Pharsalus

Classified under:

Nouns denoting acts or actions

Instance hypernyms:

pitched battle (a fierce battle fought in close combat between troops in predetermined positions at a chosen time and place)

Domain region:

Ellas; Greece; Hellenic Republic (a republic in southeastern Europe on the southern part of the Balkan peninsula; known for grapes and olives and olive oil)

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