phalera: Meaning and Definition of

phal•er•a

Pronunciation: (fal'ur-u), [key]
— pl. phal•er•ae
  1. a metal disk or boss worn on a man's breast as an ornament or as a military decoration or used to adorn the harness of a horse.
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