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balteus

/bal-tee-uhs, bawl-/US // ˈbæl ti əs, ˈbɔl- //

秃鹰,秃鹫

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1

    plural bal·te·i [bal-tee-ahy, bawl-]. /ˈbæl tiˌaɪ, ˈbɔl-/.

    • : the horizontal band connecting the volutes on either side.
    • : a horizontal walk dividing upper and lower tiers.

Examples

  • The Latin balteus and balteum are, I believe, the origin of the word.

  • Under the balteus which I fastened around you is a sharp dagger.