PALESTRA

Pa‐les″tra (?), n.; pl. L. Palestræ (#), E. Palestras (#). [[NL., fr. L. palaestra, Gr. �, fr. � to wrestle.]] [Written also palæstra.] (Antiq.) (a) A wrestling school; hence, a gymnasium, or place for athletic exercise in general. (b) A wrestling; the exercise of wrestling.