| 释义 |
op·pi·dum
\-dəm\ noun
(plural oppi·da \-də\)
Etymology: Latin, fortified town, barriers of a circus; probably from ob to, before, in the way of + ped- pes foot — more at epi, foot
: an ancient Roman provincial town lacking self-government; especially : one having walls and fortifications and serving as a provincial strong point |