laconicum

American  

[luh-kon-i-kuhm] / ləˈkɒn ɪ kəm /

noun

laconica plural

1. the sudatorium of an ancient Roman bath.

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Etymology

Origin of laconicum

1690–1700; < Latin lacōnicum sweating room, noun use of neuter of Lacōnicus Laconian ( see laconic); the sweat bath was a Spartan custom

Example Sentences

We are, to all practical intents and purposes, in a Roman laconicum.

From The Turkish Bath Its Design and Construction by Allsop, Robert Owen

This heating apparatus is shown visible in the laconicum, but if thought desirable it could be screened by a wall of glazed bricks—9 in. and miss 4½ in.

From The Turkish Bath Its Design and Construction by Allsop, Robert Owen

These are red, as is also the cornice and ceiling of the laconicum, which is worked in stucco with little figures of boys and animals.

From Museum of Antiquity A Description of Ancient Life by Haines, T. L. (Thomas Louis)

Between the combined tepidarium and lavatorium and the laconicum is a glazed partition with a doorway, fitted with a curtain if necessary.

From The Turkish Bath Its Design and Construction by Allsop, Robert Owen

"Here should be placed the vaulted sweating-room, twice the length of its width, which should have at each extremity, on one end the laconicum, made as described above, on the other end the hot bath."

From Museum of Antiquity A Description of Ancient Life by Haines, T. L. (Thomas Louis)