sphendone

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An Ancient Greek headband worn by women.
  2. An elliptical or semi-elliptical auditorium.

Word forms

sphendone sphendones

Etymology

From Ancient Greek σφενδόνη (sphendónē, “a sling”).

Related words

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