θωρηκτής

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Ancient Greek

Etymology

From θώρηξ (thṓrēx), Epic form of θώρᾱξ (thṓrāx, cuirass, breastplate) +‎ -τής (-tḗs).

Pronunciation

 

Adjective

θωρηκτής (thōrēktḗs) (masculine only)

  1. (Epic) equipped with a cuirass or breastplate

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