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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A double-headed axe in Minoan mythology.
2. 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."

Synonyms

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bipennisbipennistwibill

Example

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"She said more Arts Council staff were expressing support by wearing labyrises ^([sic]) and pink triangles."

Etymology

From Ancient Greek λάβρυς (lábrus, “axe”), from Lydian 𐤩𐤠𐤡𐤭𐤧𐤳 (lapryš).

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