sarissophoros
English
Etymology
From Ancient Greek σαρισσοφόρος (sarissophóros, “sarissa-bearer”)
Noun
sarissophoros (plural sarissophoroi)
- (historical) A light cavalry unit in Ancient Greece that held a long spear for charging and was equipped with several javelins for harassing the enemy.
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