sphaeristerium

[ sfeer-uh-steer-ee-uhm ]

noun,plural sphae·ris·te·ri·a

[sfeer-uh-steer-ee-uh]. /ˌsfɪər əˈstɪər i ə/.

an ancient Roman handball court.

Origin of sphaeristerium

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<Latin sphaeristērium<Greek sphairistḗrion, derivative of sphaîra ball; see sphere

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How to use sphaeristerium in a sentence

The older members of the family made use of the sphaeristerium, a private gymnasium and ball room, which was found in every house.
Foods and Culinary Utensils of the Ancients | Charles Martyn

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