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Noun
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Etymology
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Ancient Greek
φορβειά
(
phorbeiá
)
Noun
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phorbeia
(
historical
)
A
leather
strap
worn by an
aulos
player
to avoid excessive strain on the lips and cheeks due to continuous blowing.
Synonyms
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capistrum
headstall
(
obsolete
)