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labryses

labryses is the plural of labrys.

Meaning of labrys

Noun

labrys (plural labryes or labryses)

  1. A double-headed axe in Minoan mythology.
  2. 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.1988 April 2, Elizabeth Pincus, “NY Post gay-baits Arts Council”, in Gay Community News, page 5

Questions about labryses

What is labryses the plural of?
Labryses is the plural of labrys.

Words near labryses in the dictionary

  1. labrums
  2. labrusca
  3. labruscas
  4. labryinth
  5. labrys
  6. labryses
  7. labs
  8. labs on a chip
  9. labs on chips
  10. labs-on-a-chip
  11. labs-on-chips

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