septemvir
noun
sep·tem·vir
\sepˈtemvə(r)\
Definition of septemvir
septemvirs
\-və(r)z\ alsoseptemviri
\-vəˌrī, -vəˌrē\: a member of a ruling body of seven men; specifically : one of seven officiating priests in ancient Rome — compare epulo
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Origin and Etymology of septemvir
Latin, back-formation from septemviri, plural, from septem viri seven men, from septem seven + viri, plural of vir man — more at virile
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