phylax

English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek φύλαξ (phúlax, “watcher, guard, sentinel, guardian, keeper, protector”).

Noun

phylax (plural phylakes)

  1. (historical) A guard in Ancient Greece
  2. A type of ancient Greek burlesque drama.
    • 1961, Harry E. Wedeck, Dictionary of Aphrodisiacs, New York: The Citadel Press, page 185:
      The phylax was popular in Southern Italy. It was accompanied by music and indecent dances and transvestism - all intended to arouse sexual feelings in the audience.

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