παλτόν

Ancient Greek

Etymology

Neuter form of παλτός (paltós, brandished, hurled).

Pronunciation

 

Noun

πᾰλτόν • (păltónn (genitive πᾰλτοῦ); second declension

  1. missile, dart
  2. light spear used by the Persian cavalry
  3. projectile discharged by a catapult

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