Emperor while Rome burned Crossword Clue

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Emperor while Rome burned Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. Roman Emperor notorious for his monstrous vice and fantastic luxury (was said to have started a fire that destroyed much of Rome in 64) but the Roman Empire remained prosperous during his rule (37-68)

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

BURNED (adjective)
1. ruined by overcooking
2. destroyed or badly damaged by fire
EMPEROR (noun)
1. large richly colored butterfly
2. large moth of temperate forests of Eurasia having heavily scaled transparent wings

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