dolichos

See also: Dolichos

English

Etymology 1

From Ancient Greek δόλιχος (dólikhos).

Noun

dolichos (plural dolichoi)

  1. (historical) A long-distance race in the ancient Olympic Games.
Alternative forms

Etymology 2

From the genus name.

Noun

dolichos (plural dolichoses)

  1. 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 […] .
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