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Etymology edit

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

Noun edit

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 edit

First-declension noun.

Case Singular Plural
Nominative phalanga phalangae
Genitive phalangae phalangārum
Dative phalangae phalangīs
Accusative phalangam phalangās
Ablative phalangā phalangīs
Vocative phalanga phalangae

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