"helepolis" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: helepolises [plural], helepoleis [plural]
Etymology: From Ancient Greek ἑλέπολις (helépolis, “taker of cities”). Etymology templates: {{uder|en|grc|ἑλέπολις||taker of cities}} Ancient Greek ἑλέπολις (helépolis, “taker of cities”) Head templates: {{en-noun|+|helepoleis}} helepolis (plural helepolises or helepoleis)
  1. an ancient Greek siege engine consisting of a wheeled tower containing machines for throwing stones and spears Wikipedia link: helepolis Categories (topical): Weapons Synonyms: helepole Translations (an ancient Greek siege engine): ἑλέπολις (helépolis) [feminine] (Ancient Greek), hélépole [feminine] (French)

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