Standard Lemma guide

milliary

adj · noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˈmɪli.əɹi/
  • /ˈmɪljəɹi/

1

adj

Meaning 1

Of or relating to a mile, or to distance by miles; denoting a mile or miles.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Examples

  • a milliary stone

Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

A milestone.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

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Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From Latin mīlliārium.