phalanx plural
pha·lanx
The plural form of phalanx is phalanxes
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- noun plural phalanx (in ancient Greece) a group of heavily armed infantry formed in ranks and files close and deep, with shields joined and long spears overlapping. 1
- noun plural phalanx any body of troops in close array. 1
- noun plural phalanx a number of individuals, especially persons united for a common purpose. 1
- noun plural phalanx a compact or closely massed body of persons, animals, or things. 1
- noun plural phalanx Military. (initial capital letter) a radar-controlled U.S. Navy 20mm Gatling-type gun deployed on ships as a last line of defense against antiship cruise missiles. 1
- noun plural phalanx (in Fourierism) a group of about 1800 persons, living together and holding their property in common. 1
- noun plural phalanx Anatomy, Zoology. any of the bones of the fingers or toes. 1