Capitoline

adjective Cap·i·to·line \ˈka-pə-tə-ˌlīn, British usually kə-ˈpi-tə-ˌlīn\

Definition of CAPITOLINE

: of or relating to the smallest of the seven hills of ancient Rome, the temple on it, or the gods worshipped there

Latin capitolinus, from Capitolium

First Known Use: 1667

geographical name Cap·i·to·line \ˈka-pə-tə-ˌlīn, British often kə-ˈpi-tə-\

hill in Rome, Italy, one of seven on which the ancient city was built — see aventine

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