retiarius

/ˌɹɛ.tɪˈɑː.ɹɪ.əs/ · noun

Meaning

A type of gladiator who uses a casting net (a rete or iaculum) as a weapon.

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Related words

retiary(English)langret(English)reticello(English)retic(English)reticle(English)reticulum(English)rack-renter(English)ruttier(English)gladiator(English)trident(English)dagger(English)pitted(English)

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