balneal

[bal-nee-uhl]

adjective

1. of or relating to baths or bathing.

balneal

/ ˈbælnɪəl, ˈbælnɪərɪ /

adjective

1. rare,  of or relating to baths or bathing

Word History and Origins

Origin of balneal¹

1635–45; < Latin balne ( um ) (< Greek balaneîon bathing room, bath) + -al ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of balneal¹

C17: from Latin balneum bath, from Greek balaneion

Example Sentences

Everything that balneal ingenuity could suggest had been done, and in case the internal cure was not nasty enough as it was, the first glass of water was prescribed for six o’clock in the morning.

From Project Gutenberg

There are several representations of sponges given in the balneal feasts depicted on various Etruscan vases; and the sponge has been found in a perfect state in a Roman barrow at Bartlow Hills.

From Project Gutenberg