hóplon

Dictionary of the word “Hóplan”

Meaning of the word

The term “Hóplan” is a male noun meaning “weapon” or “war equipment” in ancient Greek. Refers specifically to the shield used by the hoplite soldiers in ancient Greece.

Origin of the word

The word “hóplan” originates in the ancient Greek, more precisely in the term “hoplan”.

Word adverbs

There are no specific adverbs related to the word “hóplan”.

Conjunctions of the word

There are no specific conjunctions related to the word “hóplan”.

Synonyms of the word

Some synonyms for “Hóplan” are: shield, armor, war equipment.

Word Definitions

  1. Weapon or war equipment used by Hoplite soldiers in Ancient Greece.
  2. Shield used in antiquity.

Phrases that the word applies

1. The Hoplite wielded his hóplan with dexterity during the battle.

2. Hóplan was a fundamental piece in the protection of the Greek soldiers.

Examples of the word in text

In the battlefield, the hoplites advanced in formation, protected by their hóplons.

Hóplan was made of wood and bronze covered, providing a solid defense against enemy attacks.

Rhymes with the word

1. CAMPON

2. Pompon

3. Alumpon

Anagrams with the word

1. No anagram found for the word “Hóplan”.

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