What does "drome" mean?

The crab plover, Dromas ardeola, of North Africa.

What is a synonym for "drome"?

Common synonyms include: aerodrome, airdrome, airport, arena, bound morpheme, motion theory.

noun, slang

noun, slang ·Moderate ·College level

Noun

1
The crab plover, Dromas ardeola, of North Africa. obsolete
2
Alternative form of 'drome (“aerodrome”). alt-of, alternative, informal
"We then put on flying suits and boots to be driven to the plane – planes being widely dispersed around the drome in case of attack."
3
an airfield equipped with control tower and hangars as well as accommodations for passengers and cargo wordnet

"We then put on flying suits and boots to be driven to the plane – planes being widely dispersed around the drome in case of attack."

From French, from Ancient Greek δρόμος (drómos, “running”). Doublet of dromos.