Zama

A New Latin Dictionary by Charlton T. Lewis Ph.D. and Charles Short, LL. D.

Zăma, ae, f., = Ζάμα.

I A small town in Numidia (now Zamra ), celebrated for the victory gained there by Scipio over Hannibal , Liv. 30, 29; Sil. 3, 261 al.—

II Another town in Numidia , also, with the addition regia, the residence of Juba , now Jama , Sall. J. 57 sq.; Auct. B. Afr. 91; Inscr. Grut. 364, 1.

III —Hence, Zămensis , e, adj., of or belonging to Zama : oppidum, i. e. Zama , Plin. 5, 4, 4, § 30 (al. Ziamensis). —As subst.: Zămenses , ĭum, m., the inhabitants of Zama , Auct. B. Afr. 92.

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