Sphaeristerium
[sfeer-uh-steer-ee-uh m] /ˌsfɪər əˈstɪər i əm/
noun, plural sphaeristeria
[sfeer-uh-steer-ee-uh] /ˌsfɪər əˈstɪər i ə/ (Show IPA)
1.
an ancient Roman handball court.
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