phyllobolia

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English

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Etymology

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From Ancient Greek φυλλοβολία (phullobolía), from φύλλον (phúllon) and βάλλω (bállō).

Noun

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phyllobolia

  1. (historical) In Ancient Greece, the showering of a victorious athlete or bridal couple with leaves or flower petals.