Meaning of pentathlon in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /pɛnˈtæθlən/

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  1. Noun

    pentathlon

    Etymology

    early 17th century (denoting the original five events of leaping, running, discus-throwing, spear-throwing, and wrestling): from Greek, from pente‘five’ + athlon‘contest’

    Definitions

    1. an athletic contest consisting of five different events

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