dromoi

/ˈdrɔɪmi/

Definitions

1. noun

A plural form of ‘dromos’, referring to a path or road, especially one leading to a temple or other sacred place in ancient Greek.

“The archaeologists discovered a network of dromoi leading to the ancient temple site.”

2. noun

In zoology, a term used to describe the paths or routes followed by animals, such as migratory birds or bees.

“The researchers studied the dromoi of the monarch butterflies to understand their migration patterns.”

Synonyms

  • path
  • route

Antonyms

  • cul-de-sac
  • dead-end