Bucerotes

/bjuːsəˈroʊtiz/ noun

Plural of bucerote; members of an ancient Greek military unit or mercenary group known for their distinctive armor and tactics.

From Greek 'buceros' meaning 'ox-horned,' possibly referring to the horned helmets or crescent-shaped shields these soldiers wore.

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