Viminal

[ vim-uh-nl ]

/ ˈvɪm ə nl /

one of the seven hills on which ancient Rome was built.

Example sentences from the Web for viminal

"My house is among the willows and beeches of the Viminal Hill," said the lady.

Catholic World, Vol. XI, April 1870-September 1870 |Various
Servius perceived this defect, and added the Esquiline and Viminal hills.

The Geography of Strabo, Volume I (of 3) |Strabo
Remains of the wall and ditch are extant, especially along the east side of the Esquiline, Viminal, and Quirinal hills.

Selections from Viri Romae |Charles Franois L'Homond
Midway along the terrace is a third gate, named after the Viminal hill.

The Geography of Strabo, Volume I (of 3) |Strabo

The Viminal derives its name from Vimina, signifying osiers, 174 which grew here in large quantities.

Rambles in Rome |S. Russell Forbes

Viminal

/ (ˈvɪmɪnəl) /

one of the seven hills on which ancient Rome was built

from Latin Vīminālis Collis the Viminal Hill, from vīminālis of osiers, from vīmen an osier, referring to the willow grove on the hill