harpax
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See also: Harpax
English
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Etymology
[edit]From Ancient Greek ἅρπαξ (hárpax, “rapacious”).
Pronunciation
[edit]- (General American) IPA(key): /ˈhɑɹpæks/
- (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈhɑːpæks/
Noun
[edit]harpax (plural harpaxes or harpaces)
- (historical) An Ancient Roman catapult-shot grapnel.
- Synonym: harpago