English Explanatory Dictionary

dromos

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An avenue, especially in Ancient Greece.
  2. A walkway to a building, (especially) a ceremonial walkway to a temple or tomb in Ancient Greece or Egypt.
  3. A racecourse, especially in Ancient Greece.

Pronunciation

/ˈdɹɒˌmɒs/ /ˈdɹɑˌmɑs/

Word forms

dromos dromoi dromi dromus

Etymology

From Ancient Greek δρόμος (drómos, “running; racetrack”).

Related words

drome -drome
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