hippodromen.[L. hippodromos, Gr. ; "i`ppos horse + course, fr. to run: cf. F. hippodrome.]1. (Gr. Antiq.) A place set apart for equestrian and chariot races.()2. An arena for equestrian performances; a circus.()3. (Sports) A fraudulent contest with a predetermined winner.()v. i. (Sports) To arrange contests with predetermined winners.()