hoplitodromos

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An ancient footrace, part of the Olympic Games and the other Panhellenic Games, run while wearing a hoplite's heavy armour and shield.

Word forms

hoplitodromos hoplitodromoi

Etymology

Ancient Greek ὁπλιτόδρομος (hoplitódromos)

Synonyms

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