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noun • Roman writer and nephew of Pliny the Elder; author of books of letters that commented on affairs of the day (62-113) • Roman author of an encyclopedic natural history; died while observing the eruption of Vesuvius (23-79) | ||||||||
| 53% | 11 | Ancient Roman city destroyed by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius | ||||||
noun • ancient city; now destroyed | ||||||||
| 53% | 8 | Ancient Roman city destroyed by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD | ||||||
noun • a green or yellow or brown mineral consisting of a hydrated silicate; it occurs as crystals in limestone and is used a gemstone | ||||||||
Roman Encyclopedist Who Died After The Eruption Of Vesuvius Crossword Clue
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PLINY which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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Updated: October 11, 2023
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