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- [drom-uh s, -os; droh-muh s, -mos]
- /ˈdrɒm əs, -ɒs; ˈdroʊ məs, -mɒs/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [drom-uh s, -os; droh-muh s, -mos]
- /ˈdrɒm əs, -ɒs; ˈdroʊ məs, -mɒs/
Definitions of dromos word
- noun plural dromos Archaeology. a passageway into an ancient subterranean tomb. 1
- noun plural dromos a racetrack in ancient Greece. 1
- noun dromos An avenue or entranceway to a building. 1
- noun dromos an entrance or passageway to a building or temple 0
- noun dromos A passage to a tomb. 0
- noun dromos An Ancient Greek racecourse. 0
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Origin of dromos
First appearance:
before 1840 One of the 33% newest English words
First recorded in 1840-50, dromos is from the Greek word drómos a running, course, place for running
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Parts of speech for Dromos
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
dromos popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 64% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
dromos usage trend in Literature
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