Harpe
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Harpe is a noun meaning (Ancient Greece) A type of curved weapon or implement, variously described as a sickle, a pruning hook, or a curved sword like a scimitar. In later depictions it became a combination of a straight sword on one side and a curved blade on the other.
Meaning
(Ancient Greece) A type of curved weapon or implement, variously described as a sickle, a pruning hook, or a curved sword like a scimitar. In later depictions it became a combination of a straight sword on one side and a curved blade on the other.
More Meanings
- (obsolete) Alternative form of harp.
Word Forms
- harpes
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include harp, harpagon, harpguitar, harper, harpax, harpago.
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