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Pronunciation / Transliteration: Plinius
"Die Werke von Plinius dem Älteren bieten wertvolle Einblicke in die Naturgeschichte."
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A Roman author and naturalist known for his encyclopedic work, 'Natural History'.
"Pliny the Elder's writings provide invaluable insights into the natural world of ancient Rome." - 2
A reference to Pliny the Younger, known for his letters that provide a glimpse into Roman life.
"Pliny the Younger's correspondence with Tacitus reveals much about the political climate of his time."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The name 'Pliny' refers to two prominent Roman figures, Pliny the Elder and Pliny the Younger, who lived during the 1st century AD. The name is derived from the Latin 'Plinius', which may have Etruscan origins, reflecting the cultural and historical influences of ancient Rome on modern nomenclature.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Pliny" is said worldwide
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Pline
Transliteration: Plin
"Les écrits de Pline l'Ancien sont une source précieuse d'informations sur le monde naturel."
Plinius
Transliteration: Plinius
"Die Werke von Plinius dem Älteren bieten wertvolle Einblicke in die Naturgeschichte."
Plinio
Transliteration: Plinio
"Le opere di Plinio il Vecchio sono fondamentali per la storia naturale."
Plinio
Transliteration: Plinio
"Los escritos de Plinio el Viejo son una fuente valiosa de conocimiento natural."
Plínio
Transliteration: Plínio
"As obras de Plínio, o Velho, são essenciais para a história natural."
प्लिनी
Transliteration: Plini
"प्लिनी के लेख प्राचीन रोम के प्राकृतिक इतिहास पर महत्वपूर्ण जानकारी प्रदान करते हैं।"
普林尼
Transliteration: Pǔlínní
"普林尼的著作为古罗马的自然历史提供了重要的见解。"
플리니우스
Transliteration: Peulliniuseu
"플리니우스의 저작은 고대 로마의 자연사에 대한 귀중한 통찰을 제공합니다."
プリニウス
Transliteration: Puriniusu
"プリニウスの著作は古代ローマの自然史に関する貴重な洞察を提供します。"
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