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Angliae

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The Latin form for several places called Anglia, used in old maps and poems

proper noun

Literature

: Angliae

Scholars often encounter the term Angliae in medieval Latin manuscripts.

Examples

On ancient maps, the regions were labeled as Angliae to indicate multiple territories.
The poet described the beauty of the Angliae in his Latin verses.
The term Angliae is intriguing.
The ancient texts often mention the regions known as Angliae.
In historical literature, the term Angliae refers to the various regions collectively known as Anglia.
Many texts from the medieval period feature the word Angliae to describe different areas within England.
The famous Latin poet wrote about the landscapes of Angliae, capturing their unique charm.

Compounds

Aster novae-angliae

Specialized

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A tall garden plant with purple daisy-like flowers that bloom in autumn

Surface Forms

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Etymology

Angliae is also the Latin plural of Anglia, because Latin adds -ae to show the 'plural' for some names. So Angliae can mean 'the Anglias' or several regions called Anglia, and you will find this form in old maps and poetic Latin when writers speak of more than one territory.