English word circus comes from Proto-Indo-European *kr-, Proto-Indo-European *kor, Ancient Greek (to 1453) κίρκος
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| *kr- | Proto-Indo-European (ine) | |
| *kor | Proto-Indo-European (ine) | |
| κίρκος | Ancient Greek (to 1453) (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. |
| circum | Latin (lat) | About, around, near. Nearby, at, in the neighbourhood of. Through, among, to About, around. In a circle, all around, on both sides. |
| circus | English (en) | To take part in a circus; or to be displayed as if in a circus (figurative) A spectacle; a noisy fuss.. (historical) In the ancient Roman Empire, a building for chariot racing.. (military, World War II) A code name for bomber attacks with fighter escorts in the day time. The attacks were against short-range targets with the intention of occupying enemy fighters and keeping their fighter [...] |