Amphistomous
adjective
(of certain animals, such as leeches) having a sucker at either end of the body
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(in an ancient Greek house) a room adjoining the thalamus.
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an oval or round building with tiers of seats around a central open area, as those used in ancient Rome for gladiatorial contests. any similar place for public contests, games, performances, exhibitions, etc.; an arena, stadium, or auditorium. a room having tiers of seats arranged around a central area, in which students and other observers […]