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noun
A semicircular recess, with stone benches, used as a place for discussion.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: architecture
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noun
A curved bench with a high back.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: broadly
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History
From Ancient Greek ἐξ (ex, “out of”) + ἕδρα (hédra, “seat”).
Across languages
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