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Word: Biathlon
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
1950s: from bi-‘two’ + Greek athlon ‘contest’, on the pattern of pentathlon. Compare with duathlon
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
bʌɪˈaθlən
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a Nordic skiing event in which the competitors combine cross-country skiing and rifle shooting.
Short Definition:event that combines cross-country skiing and rifle shooting
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