phalanga

Latin

noun
Definitions
  • wooden roller (for moving ships or military engines)
  • carrying pole
  • (alternative form of) phalanx

Etymology

Borrowed from Ancient Greek φᾰ́λᾰγγᾰ, φάλαγξ.

Origin

Ancient Greek

φᾰ́λᾰγγᾰ, φάλαγξ

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