rhomphaia

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Etymology

Borrowed from Ancient Greek ῥομφαίᾱ (rhomphaíā), from Thracian [Term?]. (This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.)

Noun

rhomphaia (plural rhomphaias)

  1. (Ancient Greece) A large, broad sword used by the Thracians.

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