Asculum

[ as-kyuh-luh m ]
/ ˈæs kyə ləm /

noun

an ancient town in Apulia, SE Italy: Pyrrhus defeated the Romans in 279 B.C.

Example sentences from the Web for asculum

  • Even after another victory in the next campaign—at Asculum —Rome was not shaken: the Italians stood firm.

    Ancient Rome |Mary Agnes Hamilton

  • At Asculum, a lamb had been born with two heads and five feet.

    History of Rome, Vol III |Titus Livius

  • Finally the Romans came upon him near a city called Asculum and pitched camp opposite.

    Dio's Rome, Volume 1 (of 6) |Cassius Dio

  • In the following spring another battle was fought near Asculum, on the plains of Apulia.

    Historic Tales, vol 10 (of 15) |Charles Morris