English Explanatory Dictionary

harpax

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An Ancient Roman catapult-shot grapnel.

Pronunciation

/ˈhɑɹpæks/ /ˈhɑːpæks/

Word forms

harpax harpaxes harpaces

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ἅρπαξ (hárpax, “rapacious”).

Synonyms

harpago
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