1. Plural of discobulus; athletes in ancient Greece who competed in the discus throw.
Usage: historical; often used in art history and classical studies
2. Representations or sculptures of discus throwers, particularly the famous ancient Greek statue.
Usage: art history

Examples

• The ancient Olympic games featured discoboli competing for glory and honor.
• Museums display replicas of discoboli statues from classical antiquity.
• The discoboli were celebrated athletes in ancient Greek society.
• Myron's famous sculpture depicts one of the most iconic discoboli in art history.
• Ancient coins sometimes featured images of discoboli to commemorate athletic competitions.