Virgilian
/vɜːrˈdʒɪl.i.ən/noun
Relating to the Roman poet Virgil or characteristic of his style, themes, or works.
Did you know?Medieval legends often portrayed Virgil as a magician or necromancer, despite the historical Virgil being Rome’s celebrated epic poet and author of the Aeneid.
Etymological Timeline
1st Century BCE
Latin
Publius Vergilius Maro
“The full Roman name of the poet traditionally known in English as Virgil.”
1st Century BCE
Latin
Vergiliānus
“Of or belonging to Vergilius; formed with the Latin adjectival suffix -ānus.”
Late Antiquity
Latin
Vergiliānus
“Relating to Virgil, his writings, or his literary tradition.”
Middle Ages
Medieval Latin
Virgiliānus
“Connected with Virgil; the spelling increasingly reflects the form Virgilius.”
17th Century
English
Virgilian
“Relating to Virgil or resembling his poetry and style.”
Modern English
English
Virgilian
“Characteristic of Virgil, especially his epic, pastoral, or mythic style.”
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