cyclo-cross
noun
cy·clo-cross
ˈsī-klə-ˌkrȯs 
-klō-
: the sport of racing bicycles over rough terrain that usually requires carrying the bicycle over obstacles
Word History
Etymology
French, from cyclo + cross-country (from English)
First Known Use
1953, in the meaning defined above
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“Cyclo-cross.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cyclo-cross. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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