"cnemid" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: cnemids [plural]
Etymology: Ultimately from Ancient Greek κνήμη (knḗmē, “shin”). Etymology templates: {{der|en|grc|κνήμη||shin}} Ancient Greek κνήμη (knḗmē, “shin”) Head templates: {{en-noun}} cnemid (plural cnemids)
  1. A greave: a bronze shin protector worn in combat by Ancient Greek warriors. Categories (topical): Armor Related terms: cnemis
    Sense id: en-cnemid-en-noun-msBXuXba Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

Inflected forms

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