Circus

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English-Latin

circus, n.

1. Roman Antiq. A level oblong space surrounded on three sides by seats of wood, earth, or stone, rising in tiers one above another, and divided lengthwise through the middle by a barrier around which the track or course was laid out. It was used for chariot races, games, and public shows.
   • circus (-i, masc.)
2. A circular inclosure for the exhibition of feats of horsemanship, acrobatic displays, etc. Also, the company of performers, with their equipage.
   • circus (-i, masc.)

circus, adj.

1. Of or pertaining to the circus.
   • circensis (-is, -e)

Latin-English

circ|us, -ī. (ˈtʃir.kus) masc.

1. A circle.
2. A circus; the Circus.

[Greek κίρκος circos.]