Arenas

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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Arena \A*re"na\, n.; pl. E. {Arenas}; L. {Aren[ae]}. [L. arena,
     harena, sand, a sandy place.]
     1. (Rom. Antiq.) 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.


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     2. Any place of public contest or exertion; any sphere of
        action; as, the arenaof debate; the arena of life.
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     3. (Med.) "Sand" or "gravel" in the kidneys.
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