pilum
Americannoun
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Etymology
Origin of pilum
From the Latin word pīlum dart, javelin
Example Sentences
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Archaeologists say the hiding of the swords and pilum in the cave suggests that the weapons were taken by Judean rebels from Roman soldiers as booty or from the battlefield.
From BBC • Sep. 6, 2023
The rare find included a shafted Roman "pilum" spear.
From Reuters • Sep. 6, 2023
While on the upper level of the cave, Dr Gayer spotted an extremely well-preserved Roman pilum, or javelin, in a deep, narrow crevice.
From BBC • Sep. 6, 2023
The Holy Lance, or Spear of Destiny, was the iron pilum used by the Roman legionnaire Longinus to pierce Christ’s side as he hung on the cross, to see if he had died.
From Salon • Mar. 4, 2016
He landed on his feet holding a six-foot-long pilum.
From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan
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