Xiphos
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Xiphos is a noun meaning (historical) A double-edged, single-handed sword, typically used by Ancient Greek hoplites as a secondary weapon after the dory (thrusting spear) or javelin.
Meaning
(historical) A double-edged, single-handed sword, typically used by Ancient Greek hoplites as a secondary weapon after the dory (thrusting spear) or javelin.
Word Forms
- xiphoses
- xiphoi
- xiphe
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include hoplon, hoplite, zweihander, hoplologist, hypaspist, hopologist.
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