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adjective

bĭmăris

neut. bĭmăre
bis - mare
lying between two seas
lying between two seas.
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Lit., an epithet of Corinth (poet.; a favorite word of Ovid): bimarisve Corinthi Moenia, * Hor. C. 1, 7, 2; Ov. M. 5, 407: Ephyre, id. H. 12, 27: Isthmos, id. M. 7, 405; 6, 419 sq.—
figuratively •
Trop.: morbus, of one who practises unnatural unchastity, Aus. Epigr. 131.
Perseus ID: n5350 Key: bimaris