Definition of phalera in English:
phalera
nounPlural phalerae ˈfalərə
(in ancient Greece and Rome) a bright metal disc worn on the chest as an ornament by men, or used to adorn the harness of horses.
Example sentencesExamples
- This centurio had several military decorations like torques and phalerae proudly displayed on his breast.
- Found entombed with numerous Celtic charioteers and warriors, ancient phalerae are ornamental metal discs worn by their horses.
Origin
Latin, from the Greek plural phalara.