"Drome" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
A drome is a prefix meaning "running" or "course". It is used in words such as "odrome" (a place for running a race), "heliodrome" (a place for running in the sun), and "gyrodrome" (a device for harnessing the energy of a falling body).
Here are 5 usage examples based on the word "drome":
Dromaeosaurs were a group of small to medium-sized, feathered, carnivorous theropod dinosaurs that lived during the Late Jurassic to Early Cretaceous periods. They were characterized by their sharp claws on their feet and their tendency to hunt in packs.
Dromaeosaurus is a type of dinosaur that lived during the Late Cretaceous period, around 75 to 72 million years ago. It was a small to medium-sized carnivore that was characterized by its sharp claws and powerful legs. The name Dromaeosaurus comes from the Greek words "dromaeos" meaning "running lizard" and "saurus" meaning "lizard" or "reptile". This dinosaur was known for its agility and speed, and was likely an active hunter that preyed upon smaller animals and plants.
The Dromaiidae family refers to the group of birds commonly known as emus. Specifically, it includes six living species of large, flightless birds that are native to Australia.