Horace

Pronunciation

• enPR: hör'as

Origin

From Latin Horatius, a Roman family name of obscure origin, possibly from Etruscan.

Full definition of Horace

Proper noun

1. Quintus Horatius Flaccus, a poet and philosopher of the Roman Augustan Age. Born 65 BC in Venusia, died 27 November, 8 BC in Rome. Horace was a contemporary and friend of Virgil. Although of low birth, Horace was admired by the Emperor Augustus and was offered, but refused, to become his private secretary.

Anagrams

• chorea, ochrea, orache