phalerae

Meaning

1. (declension-1, feminine, plural, plural-only) a metal disc or boss, especially worn as a military ornament on the breast
2. (declension-1, feminine, plural, plural-only) a trapping for the forehead and breast of horses

Concepts

ornaments

trapping for foreheads and breasts of horses

Pronounced as (IPA)

[ˈpʰa.ɫɛ.rae̯]

Etymology

From Ancient Greek φάλαρα (phálara), plural of φάλαρον (phálaron).