Meaning
A ribbon worn in the hair in ancient Greece.
Etymology
Origin: Latin
From Latin taenia, from Ancient Greek ταινία (tainía, “ribbon, tape”).
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
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