dolichos

See also: Dolichos

English

Etymology 1

From Ancient Greek δόλιχος (dólikhos).

Noun

dolichos (plural dolichoi)

1. (historical) A long-distance race in the ancient Olympic Games.

Alternative forms

• dolichus

Etymology 2

From the genus name.

Noun

dolichos (plural dolichoses)

1. A plant of the genus Dolichos.
   • 1790, William Bligh, A Narrative of the Mutiny:

     I sent parties away in search of supplies, but, to our great disappointment, we could only get a few clams and some dolichos […] .