phalanga

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Etymology

Borrowed from Ancient Greek φᾰ́λᾰγγᾰ (phálanga), the accusative singular form of φάλαγξ (phálanx). Compare phalanx.

Noun

phalanga f (genitive phalangae); first declension

  1. wooden roller (for moving ships or military engines)
  2. carrying pole
  3. alternative form of phalanx (battalion)

Declension

First-declension noun.

singular plural
nominative phalanga phalangae
genitive phalangae phalangārum
dative phalangae phalangīs
accusative phalangam phalangās
ablative phalangā phalangīs
vocative phalanga phalangae

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