Coptic edit

 
A hoplite by painter Alkimachos, on an Attic red-figure vase, c. 460 BC. Shield has a curtain which serves as a protection from arrows.

Etymology edit

Borrowed from Ancient Greek [Term?], alternative form of θυρεός (thureós).

Noun edit

ⲑⲩⲣⲱⲛ (thurōnm (plural ⲑⲩⲣⲱⲛ (thurōn))

  1. shield