periaktos

noun

peri·​ak·​tos

ˌperēˈaktəs

plural periaktoi

-ˌtȯi

: a 3-sided revolving apparatus painted with scenery and used at each side of the stage in ancient Greek theaters

Word History

Etymology

Greek, from periaktos revolving, from periagein to lead around, turn around, from peri- + agein to lead, drive

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