discus

Latin

noun
Definitions
  • a discus, quoit
  • a dish shaped like a discus
  • disc of a sundial

Etymology

Derived from Ancient Greek δίσκος (platter, quoit, disk, a circular plate suited for hurling, discus, disc, tray).

Origin

Ancient Greek

δίσκος

Gloss

platter, quoit, disk, a circular plate suited for hurling, discus, disc, tray

Concept
Semantic Field

Modern world

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