linothorax

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English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek λινοθώραξ (linothṓrax).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈliːnoʊθɔːɹæks/

Noun

linothorax (plural linothoraxes)

  1. A kind of upper body armor made of linen used in the ancient Mediterranean world, from the sixth century BCE through at least the second century CE.