excubitorium
[ ek-skyoo-bi-tawr-ee-uhm, -tohr- ]
/ ɛkˌskyu bɪˈtɔr i əm, -ˈtoʊr- /
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noun, plural ex·cu·bi·to·ri·a [ek-skyoo-bi-tawr-ee-uh, -tohr-]. /ɛkˌskyu bɪˈtɔr i ə, -ˈtoʊr-/.
(in an ancient Roman city) a night watchman's post or sentry box.
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excretory gland, excretory system, excruciate, excruciating, excruciation, excubitorium, excud., excudit, exculpate, exculpatory, ex curia
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