Jun 18, 2016 oxford etymology dictionary origin of words and phrases. German translation of circus the official collins englishgerman dictionary online. A harrier is any of the several species of diurnal hawks sometimes placed in the circinae subfamily of the accipitridae family of birds of prey. How to pronounce circus in english cambridge dictionary. When the soldiers were not lost among tattered skeins of fog, they could see far out into the cirque, as if it were a bay of black water. Circus definition is a large arena enclosed by tiers of seats on three or all four sides and used especially for sports or spectacles such as athletic contests, exhibitions of horsemanship, or in ancient times chariot racing. Proper usage and audio pronunciation plus ipa phonetic transcription of the word genus circus. Oxford dictionary of word origins oxford reference.
Circus article about circus by the free dictionary. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. First attested in english 14th century, the word circus derives from latin circus, which is the romanization of the greek kirkos, itself a metathesis of the homeric greek krikos, meaning circle or ring. Glossary of circus terminology international circus hall of. The dictionary contains the etymology, pronunciation, and meanings of words. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Synonyms for circus at with free online thesaurus, antonyms, and definitions. All circus terms used for this glossary were taken from the book circus lingo by joe mckennon. Combining both accessibility and authority, the oxford dictionary of word origins describes the origins and development of over 3,000 words and phrases in the english language. Harriers characteristically hunt by flying low over open ground, feeding on small mammals, reptiles, or birds.
When a poet wished to bring out a piece, he asked a chorus from the archon, and the expenses, being great, were defrayed by some rich citizen the khoregos. The oxford english dictionarys first entry for hey, rube. Online etymology dictionary origin, history and meaning of english. Based on the oxford dictionary of english etymology, the principal authority on the origin and development of english words, the concise oxford dictionary of. A unified state administrative board was created to direct the circus.
How to say circus in latin whats the latin word for circus. It is professional enough to satisfy academic standards, but accessible enough to be used by anyone. Circus stylized circus is the second studio album released by filipino alternative rock group eraserheads in 1994. Listen to the audio pronunciation in the cambridge english dictionary. The primary meaning of every word is given first, in italics. The online etymology dictionary is the internets goto source for quick and reliable accounts of the origin and history of english words, phrases, and idioms. Circus definition and meaning collins english dictionary. The word geek is a slang term originally used to describe eccentric or non mainstream people. Circus definition is a large arena enclosed by tiers of seats on three or all four sides and used especially for. Related words harrier synonyms, antonyms, hypernyms and hyponyms. A circus is a group of many different performers, often including clowns, trapeze artists, and animal trainers.
Chamberss etymological dictionary of the english language. Latinitatis augmented edition, 18831887 circus in harry thurston peck, editor 1898 harpers dictionary of classical antiquities, new york. A circus is a group that consists of clowns, acrobats, and animals which travels around. An acrobat is someone who puts on an amazing gymnastic performance in a circus or onstage. The book draws on oxfords unrivalled dictionary research programme and language monitoring, and relates the fascinating stories behind many of our most curious terms. Meaning a circus or amusement fair is attested by 1926 in american english. Define circus by websters dictionary, wordnet lexical database, dictionary of computing, legal dictionary, medical dictionary, dream dictionary. An orgiastic or erotic show, straight or a little kinky, performed not for the pleasure of the participants, but for the entertainment of a paying audience. Flying circus definition, a squadron of airplanes operating together, especially any of several squadrons of famous world war i aviators. Circus definition of circus by the free dictionary. English dictionary containing information about the meaning, the spelling, the pronunciation, translations and more. Mar 08, 2020 circus in charles du fresne du canges glossarium medi. You must there are over 200,000 words in our free online dictionary, but you are looking for one thats only in the merriamwebster unabridged dictionary. From 1590s in figurative sense feasting or revelry in general.
The site has become a favorite resource of teachers of reading, spelling, and english as a second language. The word geek is a slang term originally used to describe eccentric or nonmainstream people. Circus definition of circus by websters online dictionary. The circus arts workshop since 1961, the state school of circus and estrada art was opened in 1926 for the training of skilled artists in various genres.
Over 100,000 german translations of english words and phrases. Lesson 8 etymology of matrophobia patrophobia etymology. Mummy and daddy are taking me to the circus on saturday. A circus is a group of travelling performers, often with clowns, acrobats, and jugglers. In 18th century austria, gecken were freaks on display in some circuses. The new soviet circus stressed the display of human physical beauty, integrating strength of body and boldness of spirit. Circus meaning in the cambridge english dictionary. Everything pertaining to a show on its route before men working out of the shows road office take over the details. Circus definition, a large public entertainment, typically presented in one or more very large tents or in an outdoor or indoor arena, featuring exhibitions of. Circus definition, a large public entertainment, typically presented in one or more very large tents or in an outdoor or indoor arena, featuring exhibitions of pageantry, feats of skill and daring, performing animals, etc. Folk etymology is from medieval latin carne vale flesh, farewell.
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