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vallum

/væləm/ noun · British & US
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What does vallum mean?

noun

A defensive wall or rampart, especially one built by the Romans. A wall or bank of earth or stone, especially one built to mark a boundary or to protect a place.

Example

"The ancient city was surrounded by a vallum to protect it from invaders."

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