About The Word Discobolus
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Discobolus
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What's The Definition Of Discobolus?Synonyms | Synonyms for Discobolus: Related Terms | Find terms related to Discobolus: See Also | Discobolus In Webster's Dictionary \Dis*cob"o*lus\, n.; pl. {Discoboli}. [L., fr. Gr. ?;
? a discu + ? to throw.] (Fine Arts)
(a) A thrower of the discus.
(b) A statue of an athlete holding the discus, or about to
throw it.
Note: The Discobolus of Myron was a famous statue of
antiquity, and several copies or imitations of it have
been preserved.
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