sarissophoros

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A light cavalry unit in Ancient Greece that held a long spear for charging and was equipped with several javelins for harassing the enemy.

Word forms

sarissophoros sarissophoroi

Etymology

From Ancient Greek σαρισσοφόρος (sarissophóros, “sarissa-bearer”).

Related words

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