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dolichus

dolichus is the alternative form of dolichos.

Meaning of dolichos

Noun (1)

dolichos (plural dolichoi)

  1. (historical) A long-distance race in the ancient Olympic Games.

Noun (2)

dolichos (plural dolichoses)

  1. A plant of the genus Dolichos.
    • I sent parties away in search of supplies, but, to our great disappointment, we could only get a few clams and some dolichos […].1790, William Bligh, A Narrative of the Mutiny

Questions about dolichus

What is dolichus the alternative form of?
Dolichus is the alternative form of dolichos.

Words near dolichus in the dictionary

  1. dolichosterone
  2. dolichostylous
  3. dolichotine
  4. dolichotines
  5. dolichuranic
  6. dolichus
  7. dolichyl
  8. dolichyldiphosphatase
  9. dolichyls
  10. dolicocephalic
  11. dolicocephaly

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