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10 Language-to-English DictionariesPolo
/ˈpoʊ.loʊ/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A team sport played on horseback, where players use mallets to hit a ball into the opposing team's goal.
"The polo match attracted a large crowd of enthusiastic spectators." - 2
A style of clothing associated with the sport, often featuring a collar and a buttoned placket.
"He wore a classic polo shirt to the casual gathering."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'polo' is derived from the Tibetan word 'pulu', which refers to a ball used in the game. The sport itself has roots in ancient Persia and was later popularized in British India during the 19th century, evolving into the modern game we know today.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Polo" is said worldwide
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Polo
Transliteration: Polo
"Le match de polo a attiré une grande foule."
Polo
Transliteration: Polo
"Das Polo-Match zog viele Zuschauer an."
Polo
Transliteration: Polo
"La partita di polo ha attirato una grande folla."
Polo
Transliteration: Polo
"El partido de polo atrajo a una gran multitud."
Polo
Transliteration: Polo
"O jogo de polo atraiu uma grande multidão."
पोलो
Transliteration: Polo
"पोलो मैच ने बड़ी भीड़ को आकर्षित किया।"
马球
Transliteration: Mǎqiú
"马球比赛吸引了大量观众。"
폴로
Transliteration: Polo
"폴로 경기는 많은 관중을 끌어모았다."
ポロ
Transliteration: Poro
"ポロの試合は多くの観客を引き寄せました。"
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