drome

Meanings

• noun

  A long, narrow, enclosed space, especially one for racing vehicles or for the keeping of animals.

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Variants

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-drome , -dromes

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Etymology

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From Greek drōma, 'a running', from dran, 'to run'.

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Trivia

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1. The Hippodrome of Constantinople was one of the largest and most famous ancient dromes, with a capacity for over 100,000 spectators.

2. The term 'drome' is also used in the names of various types of animals, such as the dromedary (camel) and the dromedarid lizard.

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Related Concepts

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1. hippodrome: A large open space for horse or chariot racing.

2. stadium: A large open-air building or area for public entertainment and athletic contests.

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Culture

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In ancient Greece, a drome was a long, narrow racetrack for chariot racing. The term is also used in zoology to refer to a long, narrow enclosure for keeping animals, such as a serpentarium or aviary.

How to Memorize "drome"

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   - Imagine a long, narrow racetrack or enclosure.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with 'racing' or 'animal enclosure'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember 'Drome' as 'long, narrow home for racing animals'.

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