name
Crassus
KRA-suhs
Crassus (name) means the cognomen of Marcus Licinius Crassus, a wealthy Roman general and statesman. Example: “Crassus financed much of Caesar's early political career.”
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The cognomen of Marcus Licinius Crassus, a wealthy Roman general and statesman.
"Crassus financed much of Caesar's early political career."
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Etymology
It comes from Latin Crassus.
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What does “Crassus” mean?
The word “Crassus” means the cognomen of Marcus Licinius Crassus, a wealthy Roman general and statesman.
How do you pronounce “Crassus”?
“Crassus” is pronounced KRA-suhs (/ˈkræsəs/ in IPA).
How do you use “Crassus” in a sentence?
Here is “Crassus” used in a sentence: “Crassus financed much of Caesar's early political career.”
What part of speech is “Crassus”?
“Crassus” is a name.
