hippodrome

hip·po·drome

noun \ˈhi-pə-ˌdrōm\

Definition of HIPPODROME

1

: an oval stadium for horse and chariot races in ancient Greece

2

: an arena for equestrian performances

Origin of HIPPODROME

Middle French, from Latin hippodromos, from Greek, from hippos + dromos racecourse — more at dromedary

First Known Use: 1585

Other History Terms

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Rhymes with HIPPODROME

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