scytale

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- /sˈaɪɾeɪl/
- /sˈaɪteɪl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- /sˈaɪɾeɪl/

Definition of scytale word

noun scytale a tool used to transmit secret messages by way of wrapping a strip of leather around a cylinder and writing on it. The leather is then unwound and must be wrapped around a cylinder of the same size to read the message. Used by the Ancient Greeks, particularly the Spartans 0

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Parts of speech for Scytale

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scytale popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data about 68% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.