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hoop

nounfeminine/ɐɾˈɣɔlɐ/medium

ar·go·la

Definition

A ring-shaped object, often made of metal, used as an ornament, support, or in games and sports.
She wore large silver hoops in her ears.
The gymnast performed exercises on the rings.
Common collocations
gold hoopcurtain ringgymnastics ringhoop earring

Etymology

Do árabe hispânico 'alḡúlla', de 'ḡulla' ('anel', 'argola').

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