epinetron

English

Etymology

Ancient Greek ἐπίνητρον (epínētron)

Noun

epinetron (plural epinetra)

  1. (historical) A piece of Attic pottery worn on a woman's thigh during the preparation of wool, akin to a thimble, and used as a decorative symbol for goddesses and unmarried girls.

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