epinetron

English

noun
Definitions
  • (historical) A piece of Attic pottery worn on a woman's thigh during the preparation of wool, akin to a thimble, and used as a decorative symbol for goddesses and unmarried girls.

Etymology

Borrowed from Ancient Greek ἐπίνητρον.

Origin

Ancient Greek

ἐπίνητρον

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