sep·tem·vir | \ sepˈtemvə(r) \
plural septemvirs\ -və(r)z \ also septemviri\ -vəˌrī , -vəˌrē \
Definition of septemvir
: a member of a ruling body of seven men specifically : one of seven officiating priests in ancient Rome — compare epulo
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