Test your vocabulary with our 10-question quiz!
TAKE THE QUIZ“magna”
The following 8 entries include the term magna.
Magna Carta
noun: a charter of liberties to which the English barons forced King John to give his assent in June 1215 at Runnymede
magna cum laude
adverb or adjective: with great distinction (see distinction sense 4b) compare cum laude, summa cum laude
magna est veritas et praevalebit
Latin phrase: truth is mighty and will prevail
quorum pars magna fui
Latin quotation from Virgil: in which I played a great part
Ars Magna
noun: a logistic system designed to function as a universal science that would be basic to all others
cappa magna
noun: a flowing long-trained ceremonial vestment with ermine or silk hood worn by cardinals, bishops, and a few other prelates