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单词 poliorcetic
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Definition of poliorcetic in English:

poliorcetic

adjective ˌpəʊlɪɔːˈsɛtɪk
  • Of or relating to the besieging of cities or fortresses.

Origin

Mid 18th century; earliest use found in Universal History. From Hellenistic Greek πολιορκητικός of or for besieging from πολιορκητής besieger (from ancient Greek πολιορκεῖν to besiege a city + -τής, suffix forming agent nouns) + -ικός. Compare French poliorcétique.

 
 

Definition of poliorcetic in US English:

poliorcetic

adjectiveˌpəʊlɪɔːˈsɛtɪk
  • Of or relating to the besieging of cities or fortresses.

Origin

Mid 18th century; earliest use found in Universal History. From Hellenistic Greek πολιορκητικός of or for besieging from πολιορκητής besieger (from ancient Greek πολιορκεῖν to besiege a city + -τής, suffix forming agent nouns) + -ικός. Compare French poliorcétique.

 
 
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