noun
Meaning 1
A brothel.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Standard Lemma guide
bagnio
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/ˈbænɪɔ/
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noun
Meaning 2
A building for bathing, sweating.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: obsolete
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noun
Meaning 3
In Turkey, a prison for slaves.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: obsolete
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noun
Meaning 4
a building containing public baths
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: bathhouse
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: house
Narrower terms: sudatorium, sudatory
noun
Meaning 5
a building where prostitutes are available
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: whorehouse, brothel, bordello, house of prostitution, house of ill repute, bawdyhouse, cathouse, sporting house
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: building, edifice
Narrower terms: massage parlor
History
Etymology
From Italian bagno, from Latin balneum (“bath”). Doublet of bain, balaneion, and banya.