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parma

parma

9.9
A small round shield that Roman soldiers used in ancient times
  • noun
  • /ˈpɑrmə/
  • Archaic
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  • The Roman soldier raised his parma to block the enemy's spear.

Examples

  • In ancient battles, the parma offered protection while allowing quick movement.

  • Archaeologists discovered a well-preserved parma at the old Roman camp site.

  • The Roman soldier carried a parma for protection.

  • Ancient armies used parmas in battle.

  • The Roman soldier raised his parma to block the enemy's spear.

  • In ancient battles, the parma offered protection while allowing quick movement.

  • Archaeologists discovered a well-preserved parma at the old Roman camp site.

Synonyms

scutum
vsparma
  • Specialized
9.9

A hard plate like a shield on the back of some animals or used by Roman soldiers

is a small round shield used by Roman soldiers

Compounds

prosciutto di Parma
6.7

A type of ham from Parma, Italy that is dry and slightly sweet

Surface Forms

parma singular
parmas plural

Etymology

The word parma comes from Latin parma meaning 'small shield'. Roman soldiers used a parma as a small round shield that gave protection while staying light, so the word means that kind of shield today.