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korymbos

korymbos noun: a jewel-studded globe containing the top hair of the ruler of the Sasanian dynasty of Iran, resting on his crown.

Noun

korymbos (plural korymboi)

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

Forms of korymbos

pluralkorymboi

Origin of korymbos

From Ancient Greek κόρυμβος (kórumbos).

Questions about korymbos

What does korymbos mean?
Korymbos means a jewel-studded globe containing the top hair of the ruler of the Sasanian dynasty of Iran, resting on his crown.
What part of speech is korymbos?
Korymbos is a noun.
What is the plural of korymbos?
The plural of korymbos is korymboi.

Words near korymbos in the dictionary

  1. Koryaks
  2. Korybant
  3. Korybantes
  4. koryciński
  5. korymboi
  6. korymbos
  7. Koryo
  8. Koryo-mar
  9. Koryo-saram
  10. Koryophobia
  11. Koryŏ

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