linothorax
English
Etymology
Ancient Greek λινοθώραξ (linothṓrax)
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈliːnoʊθɔːɹæks/
Noun
linothorax (plural linothoraxes)
- A kind of upper body armor made of linen used in the ancient Mediterranean world, from the sixth century B.C.E. through at least the second century C.E..