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fronton

Syllabification: (fron·ton)
Pronunciation: /ˈfränˌtän/
Definition of fronton

noun

  • 1a building where pelota or jai alai is played.

Origin:

late 17th century: from French, from Italian frontone, from fronte 'forehead', from Latin frons, front- 'front, forehead'

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