caecilian
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Caecilian fossils are not a common find for paleontologists.
From Washington Times • Jan. 26, 2023
Among these writers the most famous was Caecilius Statius, an Insubrian Gaul, first a slave, and afterwards a freedman of a member of the Caecilian house.
From The Roman Poets of the Republic by Sellar, W. Y.
The Romans distinguished three principal species of cherries—the Apronian, of a bright red, with a firm and delicate pulp; the Lutatian, very black and sweet; the Caecilian, round and stubby, and much esteemed.
From The Book of Household Management by Beeton, Mrs. (Isabella Mary)
The friends of the late bishop fixed their choice on Caecilian, the archdeacon, and secured his election and his consecration by Felix, the bishop of Aptunga, before the other party were ready for action.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 6 "Dodwell" to "Drama" by Various
The decision was entirely in favour of Caecilian, and Donatus was found guilty of various ecclesiastical offences.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 6 "Dodwell" to "Drama" by Various
