korymbos

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noun

A jewel-studded globe containing the top hair of the ruler of the Sasanian dynasty of Iran, resting on his crown.

OriginAncient Greek κόρυμβος →
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Meanings

nounkorymbos (plural korymboi)

plural korymboi

  1. historicalA jewel-studded globe containing the top hair of the ruler of the Sasanian dynasty of Iran, resting on his crown.

Origin

  1. Ancient Greekκόρυμβος
  2. Englishkorymbos

From Ancient Greek κόρυμβος (kórumbos).

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APA

korymbos. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/korymbos

MLA

“korymbos.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/korymbos. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “korymbos,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/korymbos.

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