alala
/aləˈlɑː/Ancient History
exclamation
Expressing exultation, encouragement, etc.: used as a battle cry by the ancient Greeks.
noun
A cry of ‘alala’. rare.
Origin
Mid 17th century; earliest use found in Edward Leigh (1603–1671), writer. From ancient Greek (Doric) ἀλαλά (Attic ἀλαλή) loud shout, war cry, of imitative origin.