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corpora vilia

corpora vilia is the plural of corpus vile.

Meaning of corpus vile

Noun

corpus vile (plural corpora vilia)

  1. A person, animal or thing treated as expendable, to therefore use as an experimental subject regardless of whatever loss or damage it may suffer as a result.
  2. (figuratively) The subject of an experiment.

Questions about corpora vilia

What is corpora vilia the plural of?
Corpora vilia is the plural of corpus vile.

Words near corpora vilia in the dictionary

  1. corpora delicti
  2. corpora juris
  3. corpora lutea
  4. corpora spongiosa
  5. corpora striata
  6. corpora vilia
  7. corporace
  8. corporaces
  9. corporal
  10. Corporal Forbes
  11. corporal oath

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