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keirin Meaning & Definition

What Does Keirin Mean?

As a noun, keirin means A form of track cycling originating in Japan, where riders must initially race behind a motorised pace-setter, the derny.

Keirin Definition (Noun)

  1. A form of track cycling originating in Japan, where riders must initially race behind a motorised pace-setter, the derny.

Noun

  1. A form of track cycling originating in Japan, where riders must initially race behind a motorised pace-setter.

Synonyms of Keirin

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Word Forms & Grammar

keirin (countable and uncountable, plural keirins)

Origin of Keirin

From Japanese 競輪 (keirin, “racing cycles”).