hippodrome (n.) A place set apart for equestrian and chariot races.
hippodrome (n.) An arena for equestrian performances; a circus.
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hippodrome A stadium for horse racing and chariot racing.
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hippodrome hip′o-drōm, n. the Greek name
for a racecourse for horses and chariots: an equestrian circus:
(U.S.) a fraudulent athletic game or contest in which the result
is prearranged.—v.t. to conduct races in such a
way.—adj.Hippodrom′ic.—n.Hippod′romist, a circus trainer or rider.
[Fr.,—Gr. hippodromos—hippos, a horse,
dromos, a course.]
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