noun greek

phўlactērĭum

gen. phўlactērĭi · gender neuter · decl. 2nd

(), , , = φυλακτήριον.

an amulet •

In gen., an amulet: dolorem oculorum ut non patiaris ... de tribus cerasis lapillos pertundes et lino inserto pro phylacterio uteris, Marc. Emp. 8.—

in particular

Slips of parchment worn by the Jews on the forehead and the left arm; phylacteries

Slips of parchment worn by the Jews on the forehead and the left arm, phylacteries, Vulg. Matt. 23, 5; Hier. in Matt. 4, 23, 5.—

Chains and medals worn by gladiators around their necks as tokens of victory

Chains and medals worn by gladiators around their necks as tokens of victory, Vet. Schol. ad Juv. 3, 68.

Perseus ID: n36199 Key: phylacterium