dromus
dromus is the alternative form of dromos.
Meaning of dromos
Noun
dromos (plural dromoi or dromi)
- An avenue, especially in Ancient Greece.
- A walkway to a building, (especially) a ceremonial walkway to a temple or tomb in Ancient Greece or Egypt.
- On the 20th [of December, 1828] they remained an hour at Oudi-Essebours or the Valley of Lions, thus named from the Sphinxes which ornament the dromos of a monument constructed under the reign of Sesostris, but a mere provincial edifice, built of stone cemented with mortar.1829 April 23, “Champollion’s Egyptian Expedition”, in The Gentleman's Magazine, page 351
- A racecourse, especially in Ancient Greece.
Forms of dromus
| plural | dromuses |
|---|---|
| plural | dromi |
Origin of dromus
From Latin dromus, from Ancient Greek δρόμος (drómos, “running; racetrack; walkway”). Principally used in English in reference to structures mentioned in the Latin translation of Strabo's Geography.
Questions about dromus
- What is dromus the alternative form of?
- Dromus is the alternative form of dromos.
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