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phalera

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˈfæləɹə/

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noun

Meaning 1

In Ancient Greece, a metal medallion worn by men or used to ornament the harness of a horse.

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History

Etymology

From Latin phalerae, from Ancient Greek φάλαρα (phálara) (plural of φάλαρον (phálaron)).