balteus

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Synonyms: balthus, baltes

Antonyms: balthus, baltes

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|biblical}} The [[girdle]] of a [[biblical]] [[Jewish]] [[priest]].
2. {{lb|en|Ancient Rome}} A [[swordbelt]] worn by [[Roman]] [[legionary|legionaries]].
3. {{lb|en|architecture}} An [[Ionic]] [[ornamental]] [[band]] encircling the [[pulvinus]], or [[bolster]] of the [[capital]].
4. {{lb|en|Roman Catholic}} The [[subcinctorium]], a [[papal]] [[garment]].

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