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Nero

UK/ˈniːroʊ/ US/ˈnɪroʊ/ fairly common

noun

1.

Roman Emperor notorious for his monstrous vice and fantastic luxury (was said to have started a fire that destroyed much of Rome in 64) but the Empire remained prosperous during his rule (37-68)

Origin

Borrowed from Latin Nerō.

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