English Explanatory Dictionary

pankration

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An Ancient Greek martial art combining aspects of boxing and wrestling, introduced in the Greek Olympic games in 648 BC.

Pronunciation

/pænˈkɹeɪ.ti.ɒn/ /pænˈkɹeɪ.ʃən/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-pankration.wav

Word forms

pankration

Etymology

From Ancient Greek παγκράτιον (pankrátion, “all powers”). Doublet of pancratium.

Synonyms

pancratium pancration

Derived words

pankratist
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