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Latest comment: 10 months ago by Chuck Entz in topic Etymology

Etymology

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Latest comment: 10 months ago2 comments2 people in discussion

Is the name from a Dr. Ropa etc.? Jidanni (talk) 04:15, 6 January 2024 (UTC)Reply

@Jidanni: no. It's probably derived from Ancient Greek ῥόπαλον (rhópalon), with a diminutive suffix- thus "little club/mace". Chuck Entz (talk) 06:56, 6 January 2024 (UTC)Reply
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