Capitoline
of or relating to the Capitoline or to the ancient temple of Jupiter that stood on this hill.
one of the seven hills on which ancient Rome was built.
Contemporary Examples
Caravaggio’s Grand Passions Adam Eaker June 10, 2010
Historical Examples
Historic Tales, Volume 11 (of 15) Charles Morris
Pagan and Christian Rome Rodolfo Lanciani
The Riddle of the Mysterious Light Mary E. Hanshew
Rafael in Italy Etta Blaisdell McDonald
Pagan and Christian Rome Rodolfo Lanciani
The Riddle of the Mysterious Light Mary E. Hanshew
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 7 Various
William Sharp (Fiona Macleod) Elizabeth A. Sharp
Historic Tales, Volume 11 (of 15) Charles Morris
noun
the Capitoline, the most important of the Seven Hills of Rome. The temple of Jupiter was on the southern summit and the ancient citadel on the northern summit
adjective
of or relating to the Capitoline or the temple of Jupiter
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