γερροχελώνη

Ancient Greek

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Etymology

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From γέρρον (gérrhon, wicker-work) +‎ χελώνη (khelṓnē, tortoise).

Pronunciation

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Noun

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γερροχελώνη (gerrhokhelṓnēf (genitive γερροχελώνης); first declension

  1. mantlet, a portable screen made of wicker used in siegeworks

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