double ax

American  

noun

1. an ax with a double-edged blade, frequently depicted in prehistoric decorative designs of the eastern Mediterranean region, especially in Minoan religious sites.

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Etymology

Origin of double ax

First recorded in 1890–95

Example Sentences

A common weapon and symbol in these palaces was the labrys, or double ax, from which the word “labyrinth” arose.

From Textbooks • Apr. 19, 2023