harpax

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Etymology

From Ancient Greek ἅρπαξ (hárpax, rapacious).

Pronunciation

Noun

harpax (plural harpaxes or harpaces)

  1. (historical) An Ancient Roman catapult-shot grapnel.
    Synonym: harpago