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curculio

curculio

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A Latin comic play by the Roman writer Plautus
  • proper noun
  • Literature
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  • The play Curculio is a classic of Roman theater.

Examples

  • The theater group performed Curculio in Latin, impressing the entire audience.

  • The students read Curculio as part of their course on ancient Roman literature.

  • A new translation of Curculio was published to make the play more accessible to modern audiences.

  • Have you ever read Curculio by Plautus?

  • Curculio is a classic comedic play that showcases the wit of the Roman playwright Curculio.

  • I enjoyed reading Curculio, as it highlights the humor and societal norms of ancient Rome.

  • In college, we studied Curculio to understand the comedic styles of Plautus and his influence on theatre.

Surface Forms

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Etymology

Curculio is the title of a Latin play by the Roman writer Plautus and the name comes from the Latin word for a 'weevil'. So the play's title Curculio is simply the old Latin name used as the play's name.