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ArchivesThe Aravis mystery unravelled
in reply to a message by Elise
In classical Greek, Aravis (Áñáâßò) is female for Arab.
Curiously enough, "Aravis" in contemporary Greek is used to denote a rustique (not when you are on the receiving end!) short-barreled rifle used by Arabs.
Curiously enough, "Aravis" in contemporary Greek is used to denote a rustique (not when you are on the receiving end!) short-barreled rifle used by Arabs.
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