conisterion

词形变化

conisterions 复数 conisterions

别名

conisterium

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    A room in ancient Greek and Roman gymnasiums where athletes, particularly wrestlers, applied sand or dust to their bodies after being anointed with oil. This practice enhanced grip during matches by counteracting the slipperiness caused by oil and sweat.

词源

Borrowed from Ancient Greek κονιστήριον (konistḗrion).

来源：wiktionary