biga
noun/ˈbaɪ.ɡə/ · /ˈbiː.ɡə/
Etymology Borrowed from Latin bīga.
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Historical A Roman racing chariot drawn by two horses abreast.
- "A biga or quadriga of mules?" suggested Carrados. "An eagle carrying off a hare, a figure flying with a wreath, a trophy of arms? Some of those perhaps?"1914, Ernest Bramah, Max Carrados:
- Related terms
- quadriga