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circumcellion

/ˌsɜː(ɹ)kəmˈsɛliən/

circumcellion is the alternative letter-case form of Circumcellion.

Noun capitalized: Circumcellion

Circumcellion (plural Circumcellions)

  1. (historical) A member of fanatical bands of predatory peasants that flourished in North Africa in the 4th century. They were associated with Donatists and sought death by martyrdom.

Forms of circumcellion

pluralcircumcellions
pluralCircumcellions
alternative formcircumcellion

Words that rhyme with circumcellion

Questions about circumcellion

What does circumcellion mean?
Circumcellion means a member of fanatical bands of predatory peasants that flourished in North Africa in the 4th century. They were associated with Donatists and sought death by martyrdom.
What is circumcellion the alternative letter-case form of?
Circumcellion is the alternative letter-case form of Circumcellion.
What part of speech is circumcellion?
Circumcellion is a noun.
How do you pronounce circumcellion?
Circumcellion is pronounced /ˌsɜː(ɹ)kəmˈsɛliən/.
What is the plural of circumcellion?
The plural of circumcellion is circumcellions.

Words near circumcellion in the dictionary

  1. circumboreally
  2. circumbuccal
  3. circumburst
  4. circumcallosal
  5. circumcapitular
  6. circumcellion
  7. circumcellions
  8. circumcellular
  9. circumcenter
  10. circumcenters
  11. circumcentral

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