pancratium
Americannoun
plural
pancratianoun
Other Word Forms
- pancratic adjective
Etymology
Origin of pancratium
1595–1605; < Latin < Greek pankrátion all-power exercise (noun use of neuter adj.), equivalent to pan- pan- + krát ( os ) strength, mastery + -ion, neuter of -ios adj. suffix
Example Sentences
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The forest was impenetrable; but M. Bonpland believed that large clumps of pancratium and other liliaceous plants were concealed in the neighbouring marshes.
From Personal Narrative of Travels to the Equinoctial Regions of America, During the Year 1799-1804 — Volume 2 by Humboldt, Alexander von
As a cut bloom, the Christmas Rose vies with the eucharis and pancratium.
From Hardy Perennials and Old Fashioned Flowers Describing the Most Desirable Plants, for Borders, Rockeries, and Shrubberies. by Wood, John
So you know how they arrange ties for the wrestling or the pancratium?
From Works of Lucian of Samosata — Volume 02 by Fowler, F. G. (Francis George)
The Oval leaved pancratium, P. ovatum, although of West Indian origin, is so thoroughly acclimated as to be quite common in the Indian Garden.
From Flowers and Flower-Gardens With an Appendix of Practical Instructions and Useful Information Respecting the Anglo-Indian Flower-Garden by Richardson, David Lester
Who ever contested at the pancratium with a breast-plate on?
From The Eleven Comedies, Volume 2 by Aristophanes
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