"disci" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From Latin discī, plural of discus. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|la|discī}} Latin discī Head templates: {{head|en|noun form}} disci
  1. plural of discus Tags: form-of, plural Form of: discus

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