Where does “phalera” come from?
phalera (English) comes from Latin phalerae, from Ancient Greek φάλαρα, from Ancient Greek φάλαρον, from Ancient Greek φάλος — crest of a helmet.
phalera (English): In Ancient Greece, a metal medallion worn by men...
Definitions
- In Ancient Greece, a metal medallion worn by men...
Ancestry of “phalera”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Latin | phalerae | "plurale tantum"; a metal disc or boss,... |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | φάλαρα | — |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | φάλαρον | boss or disc of metal; cheekpieces of a horse's... |
| 4 | Ancient Greek | φάλος | crest of a helmet |