lampadedromy

lampadedromy
  n. foot race with lighted torches, especially relay race in which torch is passed on.
   ♦ lampadephore, n. torchbearer.

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  • lampadedromy — lampadedˈromy or lampadephorˈia noun (Gr lampadēdromiā, lampadēphoriā) an ancient Greek torch race • • • Main Entry: ↑lamp …   Useful english dictionary

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