ζάγκλον

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Etymology

A Sicilian word without etymology. According to Niedermann, it is a Ligurian word, from which Latin falx (scythe) would be a loan as well.

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Noun

ζᾰ́γκλον (zánklonn (genitive ζᾰ́γκλου); second declension

  1. (in Sicily) reaping hook, sickle
    Synonym: δρεπᾰ́νη (drepánē)

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