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quadriga

qua·dri·ga [ kwä-ˈdrē-gə]

quadriga

noun

[kwä-ˈdrē-gə]

plural quadrigae\ kwä-ˈdrē-ˌgī \

Definition of quadriga

: a chariot drawn by four horses abreast

First Known Use of quadriga

circa 1741, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for quadriga

Latin, singular of quadrigae team of four, contraction of quadrijugae, feminine plural of quadrijugus yoked four abreast, from quadri- + jungere to yoke, join — more at yoke

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