First Known Use: 1585
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hippodrome
noun hip·po·drome \ˈhi-pə-ˌdrōm\
Definition of HIPPODROME
1
: an oval stadium for horse and chariot races in ancient Greece
2
: an arena for equestrian performances
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Origin of HIPPODROME
Middle French, from Latin hippodromos, from Greek, from hippos + dromos racecourse — more at dromedary
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Rhymes with HIPPODROME
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