English Explanatory Dictionary

labrys

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A double-headed axe in Minoan mythology.
  2. A symbol of a double-headed axe used to represent lesbian pride.

Pronunciation

/ˈlæ.brɪs/ /ˈleɪ̯.brɪs/

Word forms

labrys labryes labryses

Etymology

From Ancient Greek λάβρυς (lábrus, “axe”), from Lydian 𐤩𐤠𐤡𐤭𐤧𐤳 (lapryš).

Synonyms

bipennis twibill
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