thermae
Americannoun
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hot springs; hot baths.
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a public bathing establishment of the ancient Greeks or Romans.
plural noun
Etymology
Origin of thermae
1590–1600; < Latin < Greek thérmai; noun use of plural of thérmē heat; see thermo-
Example Sentences
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Provincial towns such as Bath had their thermae, heated bathing complexes with splendid indoor pools and an attached palaestra for exercising in the revered Greek style.
From Slate ● Jul. 24, 2012
In addition to many elaborate arrangements for the bathers, the thermae included lounging and reading rooms, libraries, gymnasia, and even museums and galleries of art.
From Early European History by Hutton Webster
The abundant water supply furnished by the aqueducts was connected with a system of great public baths, or thermae.
From Early European History by Hutton Webster
Within the town are remains of thermae on the north of the Via Appia and of a theatre opposite, on the south.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 3 "Capefigue" to "Carneades" by Various
Equally remarkable was the Roman system for supplying their city, their thermae, and their 1350 street fountains with pure water.
From Rome by Hope Malleson
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