"pteruge" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: pteruges [plural]
Etymology: Derived from Ancient Greek πτέρυξ (ptérux, “feather”). Etymology templates: {{der|en|grc|πτέρυξ|t=feather}} Ancient Greek πτέρυξ (ptérux, “feather”) Head templates: {{en-noun}} pteruge (plural pteruges)
  1. (historical) A flexible feather-like strip of material at the edge of body or head armour, particularly used in Greco-Roman times. Wikipedia link: Pteruges Tags: historical Related terms: lappet
    Sense id: en-pteruge-en-noun-lyRBXOIJ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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