lesche

[ les-kee ]

noun

1. an arcade or other public place in ancient Greece.

Word History and Origins

Origin of lesche¹

From the Greek word léschē originally, couch, lounging place, place for conversation

Example Sentences

Relief was found at the Lesche, near the training-ground, where talk was often free and even merry.

From Project Gutenberg

His greatest and probably his earliest works were the two pictures in the Lesche at Delphi.

From Project Gutenberg

He executed a series of paintings at Delphi on the long walls of the Lesche.

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