lucius — meaning in English

English meaning

• Lucius name A masculine given name of Latin origin, from a common Roman praenomen.
• pike noun A long spear once carried by foot soldiers, used for thrusting rather than throwing.

Senses

lucius is used for these senses in English:

• Lucius (rare) A en given name.
• pike Any carnivorous freshwater fish of the genus Esox, especially the northern pike, Esox lucius.

pike — full definition

1. noun A long spear once carried by foot soldiers, used for thrusting rather than throwing.
2. noun A large predatory freshwater fish with a long body and pointed jaws.
3. verb To back out of a plan, commitment, or fight at the last moment.

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