phorbeia

English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek φορβειά (phorbeiá).

Noun

phorbeia

  1. (historical) A leather strap worn by an aulos player to avoid excessive strain on the lips and cheeks due to continuous blowing.

Synonyms

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