2 entries under this word

Aventine

Ăv'en-tīne, a.

adjective

a. Pertaining to Mons Aventinus, one of the seven hills on which Rome stood. Bryant.

Āv'en-tīne, n.

noun

n. [See supra.] A post of security or defense. [Obs.] Into the castle's tower, The only Aventine that now is left him. Beau. & Fl.