noun

Thapsus

gen. Thapsi · gender feminine · decl. 2nd

or , , , = Θάψος.

A peninsula and city in Sicily; Magnisi

A peninsula and city in Sicily, now Magnisi, Ov. F. 4, 477; Verg. A. 3, 689; Sil. 14, 206.—

A city in Africa Propria; famed for Cæsar; s victory over the partisans of Pompey

A city in Africa Propria, famed for Cæsar's victory over the partisans of Pompey, now Baltah, Plin. 5, 4, 3, § 25; Liv. 33, 48; Auct. B. Afr. 28, 1; 44, 1; 46, 4; 79, 3; 80, 2.—Hence, Thapsĭtāni, ōrum, m., the inhabitants of Thapsus, Auct. B. Afr. 97, 2.

Perseus ID: n48093 Key: Thapsus