Virgilian adjective & noun. [vǝ'dʒɪlɪǝn] Also Vergilian. E16.
[Latin Vergilianus, from Publius Vergilius Maro (see below): see -IAN.]
A. adjective.
1. Of, pertaining to, or characteristic of the Roman poet Virgil (Publius Vergilius Maro, 70-19 BC) or his work. E16.
Virgilian lots a method of divination by selecting a passage of Virgil at random.

2. Of or following the agricultural methods described in Virgil's Georgics. E18.
b. noun.
1. A student of or expert in the works of Virgil. L16.

2. A person following Virgil's methods of agriculture. M18.

■ Virgilianism noun (an expression in) the characteristic style of Virgil M19.

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