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Definition of polos in English:

polos

Pronunciation /ˈpɒlɒs/

noun

Ancient Greek History

  • A cylindrical headdress seen in some representations of Greek goddesses.

Origin

Mid 19th century. From ancient Greek πόλος axis, sphere, vault of heaven, in Hellenistic Greek also a headdress worn by goddesses (Pausanias); originally via German Polos.