circus

Latin

noun
Definitions
  • a circular line or orbit; circle, ring
  • a racecourse or space where games are held, especially one that is round
  • the spectators in a circuscircus; a circus

Etymology

Derived from Ancient Greek κίρκος (ring, circle, racecourse, circus).

Origin

Ancient Greek

κίρκος

Gloss

ring, circle, racecourse, circus

Concept
Semantic Field

Clothing and grooming

Ontological Category

Action/Process

Kanji

円

Emoji

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