hoplon

Noun

Meaning

hoplon (plural hoplons)

A type of aspis used by Greek hoplites.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Synonyms

clypeus pavise aspis pelta

Examples

The hoplon was also the longest-lasting and most famous and influential of all of the ancient Greek shields. Source: Internet

To lessen the amount of casualties inflicted by the enemy during battles, soldiers were positioned to stand shoulder to shoulder with their hoplon. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

hoplological hoplologist hoplology hoplonemertean hoplophobe hoplophobia