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Flavian
(Fla|vian)
Pronunciation:
/ˈfleɪvɪən/
adjective
relating to a dynasty (
ad
69-96) of Roman emperors including Vespasian and his sons Titus and Domitian.
noun
a member of the Flavian dynasty.
Origin:
from Latin
Flavianus
, from
Flavius
, a given name used by this dynasty
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