Glossary of Roman terms and phrases - 'O'

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Ocrea	A metal or boiled leather greave
Odeum	A small theatre with a permanent roof that was used for plays, speeches and recitations
Omsilium	A group of advisors that the Roman magistrates relied upon for advice
Oppidum	A Celtic settlement, often highly fortified as at Camulodunum
Optio	A legion centurion's second in command
Ordinarii	Regular gladiators who fought in pairs in the standard method
Ornamenta	A distinction awarded to a general that conferred the status of a high office, but without the powers
Oratio	A triumph awarded to a general or governor. An oratio had lesser status than an Ovation and a Triumph
Ornamenta triumphalia	An award made to a successful commander
Ovation	A minor form of the award of a Triumph

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