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pilum

noun
pi·​lum | \ ˈpīləm\
plural pila\ -​lə \

Definition of pilum

1 : the heavy javelin of a Roman foot soldier
2 : pestle

History and Etymology for pilum

Latin, pestle, heavy javelin

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