ΔΟΡΥΒΟΛΑ, δορυβολα
DORYBOLA, dorybola
Sounds Like: doh-roo-BOH-lah
Translations: spear-throwing, javelin-throwing
From the root: ΔΟΡΥΒΟΛΟΣ
Part of Speech: Adjective
Explanation: This word is an adjective meaning 'spear-throwing' or 'javelin-throwing'. It describes something or someone that throws spears or javelins. It is a compound word derived from 'δόρυ' (dory), meaning 'spear' or 'javelin', and 'βάλλω' (ballo), meaning 'to throw'.
Inflection: Feminine, Singular, Nominative or Accusative; or Neuter, Plural, Nominative or Accusative
Instances
Josephus' Antiquities of the Jews
- Book 9 — 10:221
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