laconicum
Americannoun
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
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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
In the laconicum are two felt-covered wooden benches, as at Fig.
From The Turkish Bath Its Design and Construction by Allsop, Robert Owen
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
In small baths, however, the hot-water tank may, for economy's sake, be placed near the ceiling in the laconicum.
From The Turkish Bath Its Design and Construction by Allsop, Robert Owen
Although the exact nature of the ancient Roman laconicum is still a question in debate, I have chosen to employ the term to designate herein the hottest of the hot.
From The Turkish Bath Its Design and Construction by Allsop, Robert Owen
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