English dictionary
Nero
/'n/i/r/oU/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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Roman Emperor notorious for his monstrous vice and fantastic luxury (was said to have started a fire that destroyed much of Rome in 64) but the Roman Empire remained prosperous during his rule (37-68)
Source: WordNet 3.0
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A Roman emperor notorious for debauchery and barbarous cruelty; hence, any profligate and cruel ruler or merciless tyrant.
Source: webster1913