n. pl. quad·ri·gae (-gē) A two-wheeled chariot drawn by four horses abreast. [Latin quadrīga, sing. of quadrīgae, team of four horses, contraction of quadriiugae, feminine pl. of quadriiugus, of a team of four : quadri-, quadri- + iugum, yoke; see JUGUM.] |
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