# balistraria

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˌbælɪˈstɹɛəɹi.ə/

## Definitions
1. arrowslit (a narrow opening through which arrows can be fired).

## Etymology
From balister (“crossbow”), from Old French balestre, ultimately from Latin balaustium, Ancient Greek βαλαύστιον (balaústion). See also arbalister (“crossbowman”).

## Source
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