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Meaning of phorbeia | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

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

historical

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

phorboid phorbol phorboxazole Phorcides Phorcys phoresis

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