ὁπλή

See also: οπλή

Ancient Greek

Etymology

From ὅπλον (hóplon, tool, arms)

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Noun

ὁπλή (hoplḗ) f (genitive ὁπλῆς); first declension

  1. hoof

Usage notes

Homer always uses ὁπλή for solid hooves, such as those of a horse or ass. Later writers also use it for cloven hooves, such as those of a cow.

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