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Rete vs Retiarius - What's the difference?

rete | retiarius |

As nouns the difference between rete and retiarius

is that rete is (anatomy) a network of blood vessels or nerves while retiarius is a type of gladiator, who uses a casting net (a rete or iaculum) as a weapon.

rete

English

Noun

(retia)
  • (anatomy) A network of blood vessels or nerves.
  • An anatomical part resembling or including a network.
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    retiarius

    English

    Noun

    (en-noun)
  • A type of gladiator, who uses a casting net (a rete or iaculum) as a weapon.
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