Plural of discus, referring to multiple disk-shaped objects or the athletic implement thrown in competition.
Latin plural of discus, from Greek diskos meaning 'disk' or 'quoit.' The word originally described a circular object used in ancient Greek athletics and evolved to mean any disk-like form.
The discus throw is one of the oldest Olympic events, dating back to ancient Greece where athletes threw stone and metal disks—the word discus itself has remained virtually unchanged for over 2,500 years!
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