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vulgaris

vulgaris

1 9.9
A person from the common people in historical Latin texts
  • noun
  • /vʌlˈɡɛrɪs/
  • Archaic
translation icon : vulgaris
  • The normative European starling (Sturnus vulgaris) competes aggressively with native birds for nesting cavities.
  • pemphigus vulgaris
  • verruca vulgaris
  • acne vulgaris

Examples

  • In ancient Rome, a vulgaris referred to a citizen who was not part of the elite class.

  • The peasant was considered part of the vulgaris, representing the common folk of society.

  • In medical terminology, the word "vulgaris" means common or ordinary.

    Academic text (2007)
  • We are briefly reviewing the seven "vulgaris" diseases of the skin.

    Academic text (2007)
  • Hereditary ichthyosis vulgaris is an autosomal dominant genetic disorder first evident in early childhood.

    Academic text (2007)
  • The key for the diagnosis of lupus vulgaris is the awareness of tuberculous etiology in any chronic ulcers.

    Academic text (2007)
  • Pemphigus vulgaris is an autoimmune skin disorder characterized by blistering of the skin and mucous membranes.

    Academic text (2007)
  • During the festival, people from all walks of life, including the vulgaris, gathered to celebrate.

Synonyms

commoner
vsvulgaris
31 4.2

A person without a noble title who is an ordinary member of society

is a Latin or historical term for an ordinary layperson
common man
vsvulgaris
30 2.0

An ordinary man without a title, rank, or special rights

is a gender-neutral Latin historical label, not a male-specific term
plebeian
vsvulgaris
1 7.7

A person from the ordinary people with no special title

is a Latin historical label for ordinary people beyond Rome
common person
vsvulgaris
1 1.4

A person who has no title and is an ordinary member of society

is used as a Latin historical label rather than a neutral modern term
John Q. Public
vsvulgaris
1 6.1

An ordinary person who represents the public

is a Latin or historical term, not a modern representative figure

Antonyms

258 4.7

A small group of the most powerful or rich people in a society

38 6.5

A person from the highest social class, often by birth or title

Compounds

acne vulgaris
  • Specialized
1 4.1

A common skin condition that causes pimples and blackheads, often in teenagers

Berberis vulgaris
  • Specialized
9.9

A small upright bush with leaves that fall in winter and red berries used in jams

Beta vulgaris
  • Specialized
6.9

A plant from Europe and Asia with a swollen edible root grown for food like beetroot and sugar beet

Beta vulgaris cicla
  • Specialized
6.7

A leafy green vegetable with large edible leaves and thick stalks used like spinach

Beta vulgaris rubra
  • Specialized
7.4

A round red root vegetable eaten cooked or raw

9.8

A beet plant that farmers grow for cattle because it has a large yellow root

Carassius vulgaris
  • Specialized
9.9

A small wild fish like a goldfish that lives in freshwater ponds and lakes

Calluna vulgaris
  • Specialized
8.4

A low evergreen bush with small pink or purple flowers

Carlina vulgaris
  • Specialized
9.9

A spiny wildflower like a thistle with yellow flower heads that grows in dry sandy soil

Dracunculus vulgaris
  • Specialized
9.9

A plant with a large dark purple flower that smells very bad, called dragon arum

Artemisia vulgaris
  • Specialized
9.5

A common European herb called mugwort with hairy stems and green leaves

A garden plant with short-spurred flowers in many colors

Bambusa vulgaris
  • Specialized
8.4

A tall bamboo plant with thin green and yellow stems that grows fast in warm countries

Linaria vulgaris
  • Specialized
8.6

A small plant with bright yellow and orange flowers that often grows wild and spreads quickly

lupus vulgaris
  • Archaic
9.9

A long-lasting skin infection from tuberculosis that causes deep slow-healing sores on the face

Lysimachia vulgaris
  • Specialized
9.9

A perennial plant with yellow flowers that grows in damp places and spreads quickly

Primula vulgaris
  • Specialized
7.5

A small wild flower with pale yellow blooms that appears in early spring

Prunella vulgaris
  • Specialized
9.9

A low mint plant with small blue flowers that people use as medicine

Pulsatilla vulgaris
  • Specialized
9.9

A small European plant that grows every year with violet or white flowers in spring

Petasites vulgaris
  • Specialized
9.9

A small plant from Europe and Asia with large leaves and pink flowers that grows in wet places

Phaseolus vulgaris
  • Specialized
5.4

A bean plant grown worldwide for its edible pods and seeds

Polygala vulgaris
  • Specialized
9.9

A small plant that lives for several years with branches and clusters of blue, pink, or white flowers

Sciurus vulgaris
  • Specialized
7.9

A small tree squirrel with reddish-brown fur and a bushy tail found in Europe and Asia

Senecio vulgaris
  • Specialized
8.4

A common small weed with yellow flowers that grows in gardens

Syringa vulgaris
  • Specialized
7.7

A shrub with heart-shaped leaves and clusters of fragrant purple or white flowers

A small fragrant herb used in cooking to add a strong taste

Triturus vulgaris
  • Specialized
9.9

A small newt with smooth skin that lives in ponds and wet places

Silene vulgaris
  • Specialized
9.8

A plant that lives many years with large white flowers and a balloon-shaped cup under each flower

Sturnus vulgaris
  • Specialized
8.2

A common bird with dark shiny feathers that nests near people

Vespula vulgaris
  • Specialized
8.2

A common wasp with yellow and black stripes that lives in large groups

How Common

peasant
157 3.5
vulgaris
  • Archaic
1 9.9
aristocrat
38 6.5

Surface Forms

vulgaris singular
vulgari plural

Etymology

Vulgaris as a noun comes from the Latin vulgus 'the crowd' and was used for a person of the common people rather than the nobles. That's why a medieval vulgaris simply means a common or lay person.