leprosarium
Americannoun
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leprosaria
plural
noun
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of leprosarium
From Medieval Latin, dating back to 1840–50; see origin at leprous, -ary
Example Sentences
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It wasn't until she had set up a leprosarium outside Calcutta on land provided by the government that I began to see her as an idealist rather than an eccentric.
From Time Magazine Archive
The following year the Japanese government decided to use Aoki's site for its leprosarium, built a hospital and several other buildings.
From Time Magazine Archive
Aoki's colony was making quiet progress when the islanders were suddenly aroused by a Japanese plan to build a leprosarium on Okinawa.
From Time Magazine Archive
Last year the leprosarium discharged 37 patients, this year it will discharge 40 or more.
From Time Magazine Archive
Joey soon learns that her condition has been revealed and the doctor has contacted the authorities, which means they will be on their way to take her to a leprosarium.
From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly
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