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Meaning of "pancratium" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD PANCRATIUM

Via Latin from Greek pankration, from pan- + kratos strength.
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PRONUNCIATION OF PANCRATIUM

pancratium  [pænˈkreɪʃɪəm] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF PANCRATIUM

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Pancratium is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES PANCRATIUM MEAN IN ENGLISH?

pancratium

Pankration

Pankration was a sporting event introduced into the Greek Olympic Games in 648 BC and founded as a blend of boxing and wrestling but with scarcely any rules. The only things not acceptable were biting and gouging of the opponent's eyes. The term comes from the Greek παγκράτιον, literally meaning "all might" from πᾶν "all" and κράτος "strength, might, power".

Definition of pancratium in the English dictionary

The definition of pancratium in the dictionary is a wrestling and boxing contest.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH PANCRATIUM


capillitium
ˌkæpɪˈlɪʃɪəm
domatium
dɒˈmeɪʃɪəm
endothecium
ˌɛndəʊˈθiːʃɪəm
hieracium
ˌhaɪəˈreɪʃɪəm
indicium
ɪnˈdɪʃɪəm
Latium
ˈleɪʃɪəm
lutecium
lʊˈtiːʃɪəm
lutetium
lʊˈtiːʃɪəm
panaritium
ˌpænəˈrɪʃɪəm
sclerotium
sklɪəˈrəʊʃɪəm
solatium
səʊˈleɪʃɪəm
technetium
tɛkˈniːʃɪəm
zooecium
zəʊˈiːʃɪəm

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE PANCRATIUM

pancheon
panchromatic
panchromatism
pancosmic
pancosmism
pancratia
pancratian
pancratiast
pancratic
pancratist
pancreas
pancreatectomy
pancreatic
pancreatic juice
pancreatin
pancreatitis
pancreozymin
pancytopenia

WORDS THAT END LIKE PANCRATIUM

acaridomatium
acarodomatium
Actium
Arretium
Byzantium
cerastium
consortium
cymatium
darmstadtium
hospitium
jus gentium
nasturtium
ostium
protium
sestertium
spermatium
strontium
syncytium
tritium
Zeno of Citium

Synonyms and antonyms of pancratium in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «pancratium» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF PANCRATIUM

Find out the translation of pancratium to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of pancratium from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «pancratium» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

角斗
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

pancracio
570 millions of speakers

English

pancratium
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

pancratium
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

pancratium
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Pancratium
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

pancratium
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

pancratium
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

pancrace
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Pancratium
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

pancratium
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

pancratium
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

pancratium
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Pancratium
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

pancratium
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

மல்லர் குத்துச்சண்டை
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

पॅनॅट्रेटियम
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Pancratium
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Pancratium
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Pancratium
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Pancratium
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

pancratium
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

παγκράτιο
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

pancratium
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Pancratium
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Pancratium
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of pancratium

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «PANCRATIUM»

The term «pancratium» is normally little used and occupies the 120.884 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «PANCRATIUM» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «pancratium» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «pancratium» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about pancratium

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PANCRATIUM»

Discover the use of pancratium in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to pancratium and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The Quarterly Journal of Science and the Arts
Pancratium maritimum. 8. H. K. Pancratium littorale. 154. B. B. M. 825. Pancratium caribazum. B. M. Pancratium speciosum. 156. Pancratiumfragrans. H. K. t ispecies of that genus. Pancratium amosnum. H. K. et 13- M. 1467. ( excluso Andrew's ...
‎1817
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The Journal of Science and the Arts
17. angustum P. pluriflorum ; foliis loratis longe acuminatis lucidis ; tubo rotundate trigono estriato ; laciniis isto sublongioribus divaricatis a corona triplo breviore anguste infundibuliformi omnino discretis. Pancratium angustum. Nobis in ...
‎1818
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The Quarterly Journal of Science, Literature, and Art
17. angustum P. pluriflorum; foliis loratis longé acuminatis lucidis; tubo rotundaté trigono estriato; laciniis isto sublongioribus divaricatis a coronfi triplo breviore angusté infundibuliformi omninb discretis. ' Pancratium angustum. Nobis in ...
‎1817
4
The Alkaloids: Chemistry and Biology
Chemistry and Biology. Pancratium foetidum, 7t Pancratium illyricum, 7t Pancratium landesii, 7t Pancratium longiflorum, 7t Pancratium maritimum, 8f distribution of, 7t montanine-type alkaloids in, 10 tazettine-type alkaloids in, 9–10, 11f in vitro ...
‎2010
5
A DICTIONARY OF GREEK AND ROMAN ANTIQUITIES
PANCRATIUM (TrayKpdnov) is derived from <rav and uparof, and accordingly signifies an athletic game, in which all the powers of the 6ghter were called into action. The pancratium was one of the games or gymnastic contests which were ...
‎1843
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CRC World Dictionary of Medicinal and Poisonous Plants: ...
Alain; Pancratium expansum Herb.; Pancratium expansum Sims; Pancratium latifolium Mill.; Pancratium patens Delile, nom. illeg.) Florida, Caribbean. See Species Plantarum 1: 290. 1753, Transactions of the Horticultural Society of London 1: ...
Umberto Quattrocchi, 2012
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The Botanical register: consisting of coloured figures of ...
The drawing was made from specimens for which we have to thank Mr. Sabine, of Edward Street, Cavendish Square. a The calyx, b A stamen, с The pistillums. d The perigynous mera- brane. PANCRATIUM ovatum. Oval-leaved Sea-daffodil.
‎1815
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The Universal Gardener and Botanist: or, a general ...
Pancratium Maritimum. Maritime Pancratium, or Common Sea Daffodil.'] Hath a very large, oblong, bulbous, dark-coated root ; crowned with tongue- shaped leaves a foot-long, encompassed at bottom with a sort of sheath ; amidst them an  ...
Thomas Mawe, John Abercrombie, 1778
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The Botanical Register: Each Number is to Consist of Eight ...
Pancratium Amancaes. v. 7 600. Pancratium angustum. v. 3 22). Pancratium australasicum. v. 9 715. Pancratium calathinum. v. 3 215. Pancratium canaricnse. v. 2 174- Pancratimrj gnianense. v. 4 265. Pancratium maritimum. v. 2 161.
Sydenham Edwards, John Bellenden Ker, John Lindley, 1824
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Hortus Suburaanus Calcuttensis: A Catalogue of the Plants ...
Pancratium amoenum, Salisb. ; — Spreng. syst. 2, p. 47 ;— B. M. 36, t. 1467.— P. fragrans, Andr. B. Repos. t. 556 —Lodd. B. Cab. t. 834.) %. Guiana. FX large, pure white, fragrant, and fr. R. S. j3. ovala, Herb (/. c — Pancratium ovatum, Mill.
Jahann Otto Voigt, 1845

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PANCRATIUM»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term pancratium is used in the context of the following news items.
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Lemnos: Home to Greece's Unique Desert
Furthermore, the area's flora mostly consists of beautiful white lilies also known as pancratium maritimum, while sand-friendly vegetation such ... «Greek Reporter, Apr 15»
2
Ecologistas en Acción denuncia a un chiringuito por arrasar flora …
... Crithmum maritimum, Crucianella maritima,Pancratium maritimum, Asteriscus maritimus. La especie Helianthemum caput-felis, se encuentra ... «Información, Jul 14»
3
Ruins, rocks, and a river revisiting Anthony Shoals
Of them, he wrote: “Nothing in vegetable nature was more pleasing than the odoriferous Pancratium fluitans.” (Today, the scientific name is ... «Lincolnton Journal, Jun 14»
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Atlantis episode 7 review: The Rules of Engagement
In the Pancratium, Jason's injured body and pride won't stop him showing his love, but Greek tradition must win out, with a bittersweet victory for ... «Den Of Geek, Nov 13»
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'Atlantis' episode 7: 10 teasers about 'The Rules of Engagement'
Up against fierce competition, Jason must use all of his wits and strength to survive the Pancratium - a brutal fighting contest. But with his life on ... «Digital Spy UK, Nov 13»
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Buds N Bugs: Rose of Sharon grows like a weed
Scholars think the plant in the poem was probably Pancratium maritimum, a lily commonly known as the sea daffodil. Nevertheless, our althea ... «Apalachicola Times, Sep 13»
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The sea daffodil
The latter name is used mostly by people familiar with its scientific name, Pancratium maritimum. Pancratium is a Greek word meaning strength. «Times of Malta, Jul 13»
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Boxing by the Book: Famous Pugilists of the English Prize Ring
Even the pancratium, which allowed punching and wrestling as well as tripping, kicking, stomping, hair pulling and strangulation, can be seen ... «Boxing.com, Apr 13»
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Lebanese Nature Reserve Protects Unique Beaches, Wetland Life
Among the flowers and plants found here are sweet flag, an aquatic plant with brown flowers that grows in freshwater swamps, and pancratium ... «Al-Monitor, Feb 13»
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MMA Origins: Exploring Fight Sport's Ancient Roots
We start with the Ancient Greeks and the sport of Pankration, also called Pancratium. Tweet Share on Twitter Share Share on Facebook ... «Bloody Elbow, Dec 11»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Pancratium [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/pancratium>. Apr 2024 ».
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