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xiphoi

English

Noun

xiphoi

  1. plural of xiphos

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xiphos

English

Etymology

Borrowed from Ancient Greek ????? (xĂ­phos).

Noun

xiphos (plural xiphoses or xiphoi or xiphe)

  1. (historical) A double-edged, single-handed sword, typically used by Ancient Greek hoplites as a secondary weapon after the dory (thrusting spear) or javelin.

Usage notes

  • The plural xiphoi is modeled on analogy with similar Greek plurals in English, but would not be considered correct in Greek. The authentic Greek plural xiphe sees only occasional use in English.

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