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📜 A mythic name 👑 A headband
ampyx

ampyx

9.9
A band worn on the head in ancient times or a ridge on some fossil animals called trilobites
  • noun
  • Archaic
: ampyx
  • In ancient Greece, a golden ampyx was often worn by women of high status.

Examples

  • The paleontologist identified the fossil by the prominent ampyx on its head.

  • She admired the delicate design of the silver ampyx displayed in the museum.

  • The ancient warrior wore an ampyx during battle.

  • In ancient Greece, an ampyx was often a symbol of status.

  • In ancient Greece, a golden ampyx was often worn by women of high status.

  • The ancient warrior wore an ampyx during battle to signify his rank.

  • The paleontologist identified the fossil by the prominent ampyx on its head.

Synonyms

headgear
vsampyx
  • Specialized
1 6.2

A device worn on the head to help move the teeth or jaws

is an ancient decorative band or trilobite ridge rather than a medical device
taenia
vsampyx
  • Archaic
1 9.9

A narrow ribbon worn around the head like a headband

also includes a small ridge on certain trilobite heads

Surface Forms

ampyx singular
ampyces plural

Etymology

Ampyx comes from an old Greek word ampyx meaning 'headband' or 'fillet' worn across the forehead. That's why it names both a decorative band and the raised ridge on the head of some fossils, like certain trilobites.