labrys
Not valid in Scrabble
It's a recognised English word, but it isn't in the official NASPA Scrabble word list.
- Scrabble points
- 11
- Words With Friends
- 12
- Letters
- 6
/ˈlæ.brɪs/
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/ˈlæ.brɪs/ · /ˈleɪ̯.brɪs/
Definition of labrys
2 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included
noun
- A double-headed axe in Minoan mythology.
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noun
- A double-headed axe in Minoan mythology.
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A symbol of a double-headed axe used to represent lesbian pride.
“She said more Arts Council staff were expressing support by wearing labyrises ^([sic]) and pink triangles.”
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Etymology
From Ancient Greek λάβρυς (lábrus, “axe”), from Lydian 𐤩𐤠𐤡𐤭𐤧𐤳 (lapryš).
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