ὅπλον

Ancient Greek

Etymology

Probably from the primary word ἕπω (hépō, I am busy), unrelated to ἕπομαι (hépomai, I follow).

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Noun

ὅπλον (hóplon) n (genitive ὅπλου); second declension

  1. tool, instrument
  2. (often in the plural) a ship's tackle, rope
  3. (often in the plural) instruments of war: arms, armour, weapon
    1. specifically the large shield carried by hoplites
    2. (in the plural) place of arms, camp
  4. (humorous) penis
  5. a gymnastics exercise

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