helepolis en · NOUN
Etymology
From Ancient Greek ἑλέπολις (helépolis, “taker of cities”).
Meanings
- an ancient Greek siege engine consisting of a wheeled tower containing machines for throwing stones and spears
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| helepole | alternative | lexicographic | |
| helepoleis | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| helepolises | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (2)
grc ἑλέπολις (an ancient Greek siege engine) · fr hélépole (an ancient Greek siege engine)