ARENAS

Etymology

Proper noun

Arenas (plural Arenases)

A surname.

Statistics

• According to the 2010 United States Census, Arenas is the 3036th most common surname in the United States, belonging to 11809 individuals. Arenas is most common among Hispanic/Latino (88.64%) individuals.

Anagrams

• anears, arsane

Noun

arenas

plural of arena

Anagrams

• anears, arsane

Source: Wiktionary


ARENA

A*re"na, n.; pl. E. Arenas; L. Arenæ. Etym: [L. arena, harena, sand, a sandy place.]

1. (Rom. Antiq.)

Definition: The area in the central part of an amphitheater, in which the gladiators fought and other shows were exhibited; -- so called because it was covered with sand.

2. Any place of public contest or exertion; any sphere of action; as, the arenaof debate; the arena of life.

3. (Med.)

Definition: "Sand" or "gravel" in the kidneys.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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