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alalagmos

/ˌæləˈlæɡmɒs/
al · a · lag · mos
Plural:alalagmoi
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• noun

1

A rhythmic, roaring war cry or shout used by ancient Greek soldiers as they charged into battle, intended to intimidate the enemy and invoke Enyalios.

Example

"As the hoplite phalanx advanced upon the Persian lines, the deafening alalagmos rose above the clash of bronze shields."

2

In Greek mythology, the personification of the war cry, considered a minor deity or daimon in the retinue of Ares.

Example

"The ancient poet depicted Alalagmos marching alongside Eris and Phobos to herald the coming carnage of war."

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Word Origin & Etymology

From ancient Greek ἀλαλαγμός (alalagmós), meaning 'a loud noise' or 'war cry', derived from the onomatopoeic verb ἀλαλάζω (alalázō, 'to cry alala' or 'to raise the war cry').

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180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Alalagmos. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/alalagmos
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