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Definition of “triclinium”

triclinium (traɪˈklɪnɪəm Pronunciation for triclinium

Definitions

noun

(plural) -ia  (-ɪə)  (in ancient Rome)
  1. an arrangement of three couches around a table for reclining upon while dining
  2. a dining room, esp one containing such an arrangement of couches

Word Origin

C17: from Latin, from Greek triklinion, from tri- + klinē a couch

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