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词汇 opus alexandrinum
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Definition of opus alexandrinum in English:

opus alexandrinum

noun ˌəʊpəs ˌalɪɡˈzandrɪnəmˌəʊpəs ˌalɪɡˈzɑːndrɪnəm
  • A type of pavement mosaic work consisting of coloured stone, glass, and semi-precious stones arranged in intricate geometric patterns.

Origin

Mid 19th century. From post-classical Latin opus alexandrinum, a type of pavement mosaic work (3rd cent.) from classical Latin opus work + post-classical Latin alexandrinum, neuter of alexandrinus from the name of AlexanderSeverus, Roman emperor a.d. 222–235 + classical Latin -īnus.

Definition of opus alexandrinum in US English:

opus alexandrinum

noun
  • A type of pavement mosaic work consisting of coloured stone, glass, and semi-precious stones arranged in intricate geometric patterns.

Origin

Mid 19th century. From post-classical Latin opus alexandrinum, a type of pavement mosaic work (3rd cent.) from classical Latin opus work + post-classical Latin alexandrinum, neuter of alexandrinus from the name of AlexanderSeverus, Roman emperor a.d. 222–235 + classical Latin -īnus.

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