First Known Use: 14th century
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ballista
noun bal·lis·ta \bə-ˈlis-tə\
plural bal·lis·tae\-ˌtē\
Definition of BALLISTA
: an ancient military engine often in the form of a crossbow for hurling large missiles
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Origin of BALLISTA
Latin, from Greek *ballistēs, from ballein to throw — more at devil
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