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Amphitheatre

An oval or circular building with rising tiers of seats about an open space called the arena.

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Arena 76% connected

The area in the central part of an amphitheater, in which the gladiators fought and other shows were exhibited; -- so called because it was covered w…

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Bowl 76% connected

A concave vessel of various forms (often approximately hemispherical), to hold liquids, etc.

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Gallery 76% connected

A long and narrow corridor, or place for walking; a connecting passageway, as between one room and another; also, a long hole or passage excavated by…

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Stadium 76% connected

A Greek measure of length, being the chief one used for itinerary distances, also adopted by the Romans for nautical and astronomical measurements. I…

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Amphitheatrical 74% connected

Of, pertaining to, exhibited in, or resembling, an amphitheater.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Amphitheatrical 74% connected

Of, pertaining to, exhibited in, or resembling, an amphitheater.

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Vomitory 70% connected

Causing vomiting; emetic; vomitive.

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Amphitheater 92% connected

Alt. of Amphitheatre

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Coliseum 92% connected

The amphitheater of Vespasian at Rome, the largest in the world.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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