labrys

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labrys

Etymology

From Ancient Greek λάβρυς (lábrus, axe), from Lydian 𐤩𐤠𐤡𐤭𐤧𐤳 (lapryš).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈlæ.brɪs/, /ˈleɪ̯.brɪs/

Noun

labrys (plural labryses)

  1. (mythology) A double-headed axe in Minoan mythology.
  2. (LGBT) A symbol of a double-headed axe used to represent lesbian pride.
    • 1988 April 2, Elizabeth Pincus, “NY Post gay-baits Arts Council”, in Gay Community News, page 5:
      She said more Arts Council staff were expressing support by wearing labyrises and pink triangles.

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