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Arenae

Arena \A*re"na\, n.; pl. E. Arenas; L. Aren[ae]. [L. arena, harena, sand, a sandy place.]

  1. (Rom. Antiq.) The area in the central part of an amphitheater, in which the gladiators fought and other shows were exhibited; -- so called because it was covered with sand.

  2. Any place of public contest or exertion; any sphere of action; as, the arenaof debate; the arena of life.

  3. (Med.) ``Sand'' or ``gravel'' in the kidneys.

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arenæ

n. (en-irregular plural of: arena)

Usage examples of "arenae".

Stunning 'scapes and scenes played out in sensorium bubbles bulging out into the centre of the street, putting you instantly into bedrooms, feast-halls, arenae, harems, seaships, fair rides, space battles, states of temporary ecstasy.