sphaeristerium

[sfeer-uh-steer-ee-uhm]

noun

plural

sphaeristeria 

1. an ancient Roman handball court.

Word History and Origins

Origin of sphaeristerium¹

< Latin sphaeristērium < Greek sphairistḗrion, derivative of sphaîra ball; sphere

Example Sentences

It was also styled the sphaeristerium, or ball-ground, to which the nearest approach in modern times is the tennis-court.

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