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Circus etymology
Latin
Latin word circus comes from Ancient Greek κίρκος
Etymology of circus
Detailed word origin of circus
Dictionary entry
Language
Definition
κίρκος
Ancient Greek
(grc)
circus
Latin
(lat)
A circular line or orbit; circle, ring. A racecourse or space where games are held, especially one that is round. The spectators in a circus; a circus.
Words with the same origin as
circus
Descendants of κίρκος
circa