Caesar
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See also Cæsar
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English [edit]
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Etymology [edit]
Latin, of unclear origin. Proposed etymologies include caesaries (hair) and caesai (elephant).
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Proper noun [edit]
Caesar
- An ancient Roman family name, notably that of Gaius Iulius Caesar
- (figuratively) The government; society; earthly powers.
- 1611, King James Version of the Bible (Authorized Version), Matthew 22:21:
- Render therefore unto Caesar the things which are Caesar's; and unto God the things that are God's.
- 1611, King James Version of the Bible (Authorized Version), Matthew 22:21:
Derived terms [edit]
- Bloody Caesar
- Caesar cipher
- Caesar salad
- caesarean, cesarean, caesarian, cesarian
- caesarean section, cesarean section, cesarian section
- Caesarism
Related terms [edit]
Translations [edit]
ancient Roman family name
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Noun [edit]
Caesar (plural Caesars)
- A title of Roman emperors.
- A Caesar salad.
- (Canada) A cocktail made from clamato (clam-tomato juice), vodka, and often garnished with celery, a Bloody Caesar.
Translations [edit]
a title of Roman emperors
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Proper noun [edit]
Caesar m
- Caesar (ancient Roman family name)