rhombos

English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ῥόμβος (rhómbos, “bullroarer”), from ῥέμβω (rhémbō, “I turn around”).

Noun

rhombos (plural rhomboi)

  1. A musical instrument used in ancient mystical ceremonies, whirled to producing a roaring sound.

Latin

Noun

rhombōs

  1. accusative plural of rhombus
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