"auto polo" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} auto polo (uncountable)
  1. (historical) A motorsport resembling equestrian polo but using automobiles instead of horses. Tags: historical, uncountable
    Sense id: en-auto_polo-en-noun-x8Nx4wmB Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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