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a combining form meaning “running,” “course,” “racecourse” (hippodrome); on this model used to form words referring to other large structures (airdrome).
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Let’s start with some etymology: What are the origins of the typographical word “bracket”?
First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.
First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.
First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.
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Origin of -drome
Combining form of Greek drómosdromos
Words nearby -drome
droit du seigneur, droitural, droke, droll, drollery, -drome, dromedary, dromograph, dromomania, dromond, dromos
Definition for -drome (2 of 2)
Drôme
[ drohm ]
/ droʊm /
noun
a department in SE France. 2,533 sq. mi. (6,560 sq. km). Capital: Valence.
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British Dictionary definitions for -drome (1 of 2)
-drome
n combining form
a course, racecoursehippodrome
a large place for a special purposeaerodrome
Word Origin for -drome
via Latin from Greek dromos race, course
British Dictionary definitions for -drome (2 of 2)
Drôme
/ (French drom) /
noun
a department of SE France, in Rhône-Alpes region. Capital: Valence. Pop: 452 652 (2003 est. Area: 6561 sq km (2559 sq miles)
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