laconicum

American  

[luh-kon-i-kuhm] / ləˈkɒn ɪ kəm /

noun

plural

laconica

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

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)

Owing to the expansion by heat, a relatively greater volume of air enters the laconicum than the cold intake.

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

Adjoining, under, or partly under, the laconicum must be placed the heating apparatus in its chamber, with stokery and provision for fuel, &c.

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

The little laconicum is best covered with a flat vault, the soffit being of glazed bricks, and the springing being brought down below the main ceiling level.

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