nymphaeum
Americannoun
plural
nymphaea-
a room or area having a fountain, statues, flowers, etc.
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an architecturally treated outlet of a reservoir or aqueduct.
Etymology
Origin of nymphaeum
1760–70; < Latin < Greek nymphaîon place sacred to nymphs, noun use of neuter of nymphaîos, equivalent to nýmph ( ē ) nymph + -aios adj. suffix
Example Sentences
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In fact, its a nymphaeum – a fancy water feature belonging to the Emperor Commodus.
From National Geographic • Apr. 15, 2023
Next Thing: She can’t reveal much, but she plans to construct a modern-day nymphaeum in Florence, Italy — a natural grotto devoted to nymphs used by Ancient Greeks and Romans.
From New York Times • Oct. 9, 2021
She still had nightmares about the nymphaeum and the hypogeum under Rome.
From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan
Leo had heard all about his near-death experience in the nymphaeum in Rome with Jason and Piper.
From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan
After barely surviving the nymphaeum, he wanted to go back to the surface.
From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan
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