What does pollice versō mean in Latin?

pollice versō, a phrase, means “with the thumb turned (how spectators indicated favor or displeasure at gladiatorial games).”.

How do you pronounce pollice versō?

In classical Latin, [ˈpɔl.lɪ.kɛ ˈwɛr.soː]; in ecclesiastical (church) Latin, [ˈpɔl.li.t͡ʃe ˈvɛr.so].

phrase

pollice versō m

Classical[ˈpɔl.lɪ.kɛ ˈwɛr.soː]Ecclesiastical[ˈpɔl.li.t͡ʃe ˈvɛr.so]

with the thumb turned (how spectators indicated favor or displeasure at gladiatorial games).

Literally, "with thumb turned".

What does pollice versō mean in Latin?: pollice versō, a phrase, means “with the thumb turned (how spectators indicated favor or displeasure at gladiatorial games).”.
How do you pronounce pollice versō?: In classical Latin, [ˈpɔl.lɪ.kɛ ˈwɛr.soː]; in ecclesiastical (church) Latin, [ˈpɔl.li.t͡ʃe ˈvɛr.so].