Ancient Greek edit

Etymology edit

From βᾰ́λλω (bállō, to throw) +‎ ().

Pronunciation edit

 

Noun edit

βολή (bolḗf (genitive βολῆς); first declension

  1. stroke or wound of a missile
  2. a throw or cast of the dice

Usage notes edit

Compare πληγή (plēgḗ), which is used for wounds by sword or pike.

Declension edit

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