Etymology

phalarica

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Today it means: An Ancient Roman javelin wrapped in tow and pitch that was set on fire before being fired Full definition →

Latin phalārica
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  1. Latin · borrowed fromphalārica
  2. English todayphalarica

Borrowed from Latin phalārica, falārica.

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