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discus 1. (originally) a circular stone or plate used in throwing competitions by the ancient Greeks 2. Athletics a. a similar disc-shaped object with a heavy middle thrown by athletes b. (as modifier): a discus thrower 3. the event or sport of throwing the discus 4. a South American cichlid fish, Symphysodon discus, that has a compressed coloured body and is a popular aquarium fish How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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As a matter of fact, Falk had come in because Hermann had asked him to inquire after the precious white cotton parasol which, in the worry and excitement of the previous day, he had forgot ten at the table where we had held our little discus sion. |
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