sudatorium
Americannoun
noun
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Etymology
Origin of sudatorium
1750–60; < Latin sūdātōrium, noun use of neuter of sūdātōrius sudatory; see -tory 2
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The atmosphere of the sudatorium must be perfectly free from vapour.
From The Turkish Bath Its Design and Construction by Allsop, Robert Owen
Besides the Northgate, the Romans appear, according to remains found, to have contributed the inevitable bath and sudatorium.
From Cathedral Cities of England by Gilbert, George
Being then gradually warmed in the tepidarium, which has just been described, the delicate steps of the Pompeian elegant were conducted to the sudatorium.
From Last Days of Pompeii by Lytton, Edward Bulwer Lytton, Baron
A sufficient air space, however, must be provided between the ceiling and roof, to prevent irradiation of heat—a remark that applies also to anything in the shape of a window in the sudatorium.
From The Turkish Bath Its Design and Construction by Allsop, Robert Owen
The two semi-circular recesses, or small rooms, to the north, I should consider were each a sudatorium if the floors had not been 2ft. 6in. lower than the adjoining apartment.
From The Excavations of Roman Baths at Bath by Davis, Charles E.
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