Phorbeia

noun

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Noun

1
A leather strap worn by an aulos player to avoid excessive strain on the lips and cheeks due to continuous blowing. historical

Synonyms

capistrum capistrum headstall headstall

Etymology

From Ancient Greek φορβειά (phorbeiá).

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