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Petronius.

A male given name from Latin, of historical usage, notably borne by a Roman courtier during the reign of Nero and the patron saint of Bologna

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name/pɪˈtɹəʊ.ni.əs/Received-Pronunciation/pəˈtɹoʊ.ni.əs/General-American
  1. A male given name from Latin, of historical usage, notably borne by a Roman courtier during the reign of Nero and the patron saint of Bologna

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Borrowed from Latin Petrōnius.

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