pankration

English

/pæn.ˈkɹeɪti.ɒn/

noun

Definitions

An Ancient Greek martial art combining aspects of boxing and wrestling, introduced in the Greek Olympic games in 648 BC.

Etymology

Derived from Ancient Greek παγκράτιον (all powers, exercise which combines both wrestling and boxing, a complete contest).

Origin

Ancient Greek

παγκράτιον

Gloss

all powers, exercise which combines both wrestling and boxing, a complete contest

Timeline

Distribution of cognates by language

Geogrpahic distribution of cognates

Cognates and derived terms

Pancratius Latin
pancratium Latin
κράτος Ancient Greek
παγκράτιον Ancient Greek
παγκρατής Ancient Greek