"xiphos" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: xiphoses [plural], xiphoi [plural], xiphe [plural]
Etymology: Borrowed from Ancient Greek ξίφος (xíphos). Doublet of seif. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|grc|ξίφος}} Ancient Greek ξίφος (xíphos), {{doublet|en|seif}} Doublet of seif Head templates: {{en-noun|+|xiphoi|xiphe}} xiphos (plural xiphoses or xiphoi or xiphe)
  1. (historical) A double-edged, single-handed sword, typically used by Ancient Greek hoplites as a secondary weapon after the dory (thrusting spear) or javelin. Wikipedia link: xiphos Tags: historical Categories (topical): Swords Translations (sword): サイフォス (saifosu) (Japanese)

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