HyperDic: battle_of_pharsalus

English > 1 sense of the expression battle of Pharsalus:
NOUNactbattle of Pharsalus, PharsalusCaesar defeated Pompey in 48 BC
English > battle of Pharsalus: 1 sense > noun 1, act
MeaningCaesar defeated Pompey in 48 BC.
SynonymPharsalus
Instance ofpitched battleA fierce battle fought in close combat between troops in predetermined positions at a chosen time and place
RegionGreece, Hellenic Republic, EllasA republic in southeastern Europe on the southern part of the Balkan peninsula
Spanishbatalla de Farsalia, Farsalia
CatalanBatalla de Farsàlia

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