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Definition of Pompeian

Pompeian
Pompeian Pom*pe"ian, a. [L. Pompeianus.] Of, pertaining to, or characteristic of, Pompeii, an ancient city of Italy, buried by an eruption of Vesuvius in 79 a. d., and partly uncovered by modern excavations.

Meaning of Pompeian from wikipedia

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- Pompeian, Inc. is a food company that was founded in Baltimore in 1906 and produced America's first national brand of imported extra virgin olive oil....
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- Bucili****, former Pompeian, brother of Caecilius Rubrius Ruga, former Pompeian Marcus Spurius, former Pompeian Publius ****tius Naso, former Pompeian Petronius...
- Pompey during Caesar's civil war. Caesar attempted to capture the vital Pompeian logistics hub of Dyrrachium but was unsuccessful after Pompey occupied...
- soon afterwards. However, in April 46 BC, Caesar's forces destro**** the Pompeian army at the Battle of Thapsus. After this, military opposition to Caesar...
- Pompey's army disintegrated. Many prominent supporters of Pompey (termed Pompeians) surrendered after the battle, such as Marcus Junius Brutus and Cicero...