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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- Emperor of Rome (37–41) who succeeded his adoptive father, Tiberius. After a severe illness, he displayed the ruthlessness, extravagance, and megalomania that led to his assassination.
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun In ornithology, a boot; an ocreate or fused tarsal envelop.
- noun [capitalized] [NL.] A genus of lepidopterous insects.
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun Roman Emperor who succeeded Tiberius and whose uncontrolled passions resulted in manifest insanity; noted for his cruelty and tyranny; was assassinated (12-41)
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Viva Caligula is a new online game created by This Is Pop and sponsored by Adult Swim.
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Caligula is said to have named his favorite horse as Consul to the Senate.
Balkinization 2007
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Caligula is said to have named his favorite horse as Consul to the Senate.
Balkinization 2007
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Caligula is said to have named his favorite horse as Consul to the Senate.
Balkinization 2007
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Caligula is said to have named his favorite horse as Consul to the Senate.
Balkinization 2007
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Caligula is said to have named his favorite horse as Consul to the Senate.
Balkinization 2007
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Caligula is said to have named his favorite horse as Consul to the Senate.
Balkinization 2007
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Caligula is said to have named his favorite horse as Consul to the Senate.
Balkinization 2007
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Caligula is said to have named his favorite horse as Consul to the Senate.
Balkinization 2007
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Caligula is said to have named his favorite horse as Consul to the Senate.
Balkinization 2007
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