dolichos
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English[edit]
Etymology 1[edit]
From Ancient Greek δόλιχος (dólikhos).
Noun[edit]
dolichos (plural dolichoi)
- (historical) A long-distance race in the ancient Olympic Games.
Alternative forms[edit]
Etymology 2[edit]
From the genus name.
Noun[edit]
dolichos (plural dolichoses)
- A plant of the genus Dolichos.
- 1790, William Bligh, A Narrative of the Mutiny:
- I sent parties away in search of supplies, but, to our great disappointment, we could only get a few clams and some dolichos […] .