Friday, December 11, 2009

HIPPODROME= 1st word for RACETRACK

Hippo(greek for horse)
Drome(greek for course)
HIPPODROME(1. greek for an arena or structure for equestrian & other spectacles. 2. in ancient Greece & Rome an oval track for horse & chariot races)

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  1. The FIshDecember 22, 2009 at 8:41 AM

    "horse course" would kinda have a nice ring to it also.

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