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单词 petrary
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Definition of petrary in English:

petrary

noun ˈpɛtrəri
historical
  • A military engine for propelling stones or other missiles.

Origin

Early 17th century; earliest use found in Philemon Holland (1552–1637), translator. From post-classical Latin petraria military engine for propelling stones from classical Latin petra stone, rock + -āria.

 
 

Definition of petrary in US English:

petrary

nounˈpɛtrəri
historical
  • A military engine for propelling stones or other missiles.

Origin

Early 17th century; earliest use found in Philemon Holland (1552–1637), translator. From post-classical Latin petraria military engine for propelling stones from classical Latin petra stone, rock + -āria.

 
 
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