"sarissophoros" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: sarissophoroi [plural]
Etymology: From Ancient Greek σαρισσοφόρος (sarissophóros, “sarissa-bearer”). Etymology templates: {{uder|en|grc|σαρισσοφόρος||sarissa-bearer}} Ancient Greek σαρισσοφόρος (sarissophóros, “sarissa-bearer”) Head templates: {{en-noun|sarissophoroi}} sarissophoros (plural sarissophoroi)
  1. (historical) A light cavalry unit in Ancient Greece that held a long spear for charging and was equipped with several javelins for harassing the enemy. Wikipedia link: sarissophoros Tags: historical Related terms: sarissa

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