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 Definitions of palaestra  [əˈlɛs trə]  

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Definition of 'palaestra' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (n.) palaestra
(in ancient Greece) a building with a courtyard for training in wrestling and other sports, usu. part of a gymnasium.

Etymology:  (1375–1425; late ME

Definition of 'palaestra' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (noun) palestra, palaestra
a public place in ancient Greece or Rome devoted to the training of wrestlers and other athletes
Definition of 'palaestra' Webster Dictionary 

1. (noun) palaestra
see Palestra

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