plakkoi

Plakkoi is a term that appears infrequently in scholarly texts and is not widely attested as a standalone entry in major dictionaries. In discussions of Greek philology and archaeology, plakkoi may be encountered as a transliteration variant of a plural form derived from a root meaning “plate” or “slab.” The form is not standardized across sources, and its exact interpretation depends on the context and the underlying Greek word being referenced.

Etymology: The term is typically linked to the Greek root plak-, related to plates, slabs, or flat surfaces. The suffix -koi corresponds to a masculine plural nominative ending in Ancient Greek, though usage of plakkoi as a fixed lexical item varies by author.

Usage: In archaeology and art-historical writings, plakkoi may be used to describe flat stone elements, such as slabs or panels in architecture or funerary monuments. Because the term is not a fixed dictionary entry, authors often replace it with more specific terms like lithos (stone), plakos (slab), or stele, depending on the material and function.

Alternative forms: The same concept may appear under different transliterations (e.g., plaktoi, plakoi, plakai) depending on the transliteration system and the original Greek spelling.

See also: Greek roots relating to plates and slabs; lithos; plakos; stele.