Hail Caesar
Ancient imperial greeting
Hail Caesar is a salute to a ruler or leader, from the Latin *Ave Caesar* used to address Roman emperors.
The phrase appears in historical dramas and references to ancient Rome: The gladiators entered the arena crying "Hail Caesar!".
It may be used ironically to mock someone acting imperiously.
Hail Caesar is also a classic salad made with romaine lettuce, croutons, parmesan, and a creamy dressing—properly Caesar salad, named for a Tijuana restaurateur.
- saluteGestural sign of honor
- RomeItaly's capital city
- Roman EmpireAncient state from Augustus onward
- ancient RomeEarly Italian empire city
- emperorMale ruler of empire
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- Scarlett Johansson FilmsLucy, Avengers, Jojo Rabbit, Hitchcock, Captain America
- Coen BrothersJoel Coen, Ethan Coen, Fargo, The Big Lebowski, Raising Arizona
- miniature wargamesWarhammer, Infinity, army building, miniature painting, basing
Hail Caesargoodbye
Departing salutation
fare thee well · farewell · adieu · rest in peace · Ides of March
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