Quadriga definition
In ancient Rome and Greece, a two-wheeled chariot drawn by four horses abreast.
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A two-wheeled chariot drawn by four horses abreast.
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Other Word Forms
Noun
Singular:
quadriga
Plural:
quadrigae, quadrigasOrigin of quadriga
- Latin quadrīga sing. of quadrīgae team of four horses contraction of quadriiugae feminine pl. of quadriiugus of a team of four quadri- quadri- iugum yoke jugum
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
- From Latin quādrīgae, literally "four yoked" (quattuor "four" + iugum "yoke").
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