Associations to the word «Palaestra»

Wiktionary

PALAESTRA, noun. (historical) A public area in ancient Greece and Rome dedicated to the teaching and practice of wrestling and other sports; a wrestling school, a gymnasium.
PALAESTRA, noun. An arena for literal or figurative combat; a battlefield.

Dictionary definition

PALAESTRA, noun. A public place in ancient Greece or Rome devoted to the training of wrestlers and other athletes.

Wise words

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