Pliny

== English == === Alternative forms === Plinius === Etymology === Ultimately from Latin Plīnius, an Italic name of obscure origin. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈplɪni/ Rhymes: -ɪni === Proper noun === Pliny (plural Plinys or Plinies) An ancient Roman praenomen. Pliny the Elder, Gaius Plinius Secundus (23–79 AD): an ancient Roman nobleman, scientist and historian, author of Naturalis Historia, "Pliny's Natural History". Pliny the Younger, Gaius Plinius Caecilius Secundus (63–c. 113): an ancient Roman statesman, orator, and writer, a great-nephew of Pliny the Elder. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === Further reading === “Pliny”, in OneLook Dictionary Search.