phylax

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A guard in Ancient Greece

Word forms

phylax phylakes

Etymology

From Ancient Greek φύλαξ (phúlax, “watcher, guard, sentinel, guardian, keeper, protector”).

Derived words

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