"Peloponnesians" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
The Peloponnesians were an ancient Greek city-state located in the Peloponnese region of Greece. The term specifically refers to the inhabitants of this region, particularly during the Peloponnesian War (431-404 BCE) when they fought against Athens.
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Pelobatidae is a family of aquatic frogs, commonly known as spadefoot toads. They are found in North America, Europe, Asia, and Africa, and are characterized by their distinctive spade-shaped tubercle on their hind legs, which they use to dig burrows.
Pelorosaurus is a genus of sauropod dinosaur that lived during the Early Cretaceous period, around 145 to 125 million years ago. It was a long-necked, long-tailed, herbivore that was characterized by its distinctive crested head and short arms.
Pelotage is a noun that refers to a pace in cycling where a rider maintains a high speed by drafting behind another rider or a group of riders, conserving energy by minimizing the effort required to pedal. This technique is often used in professional cycling to reduce exhaustion and gain an advantage in competition.
Peloton refers to a group of individuals racing or exercising together, often in a competition or team setting. It can also refer specifically to a group of cyclists riding together in a pace line, drafting off each other to conserve energy and increase speed.