balneal
[ bal-nee-uhl ]
/ ˈbæl ni əl /
adjective
of or relating to baths or bathing.
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British Dictionary definitions for balneal
balneal
balneary (ˈbælnɪərɪ)
/ (ˈbælnɪəl) /
adjective
rare of or relating to baths or bathing
Word Origin for balneal
C17: from Latin balneum bath, from Greek balaneion
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