sphaeristerium

[ sfeer-uh-steer-ee-uhm ]

noun

, plural sphae·ris·te·ri·a [sfeer-, uh, -, steer, -ee-, uh].

1. an ancient Roman handball court.

Word History and Origins

Origin of sphaeristerium¹

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

Example Sentences

The older members of the family made use of the sphaeristerium, a private gymnasium and ball room, which was found in every house.

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