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apex

[ˈa.pɛks]

noun

LanguageLatin

Meaning
  1. The extreme end of a thing; the point, summit, top.
  2. The small rod (generally of olive wood) at the top of the flamen's cap, wound around with a woolen cord or "thread".
  3. The conical leathern cap of an ancient Roman priest (the Flamen), ornamented with this rod.
  4. Any hat or helmet; a crown.
Examples

Apex montis altus est.

The summit of the mountain is high.

Pronunciationˈa.pɛks

Part of speechnoun

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