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zotheca

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • General-American: /zoʊˈθeɪ.kə/
  • Received-Pronunciation: /zəʊˈθeɪ.kə/
  • Southern-England: Recorded audio is listed in the source snapshot.

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noun

Meaning 1

In ancient Rome, a small living room, as distinguished from a room for sleeping: an alcove.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: historical

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Ultimately from Ancient Greek ζωθήκη (zōthḗkē).

Across languages

Translations

1 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Portuguese: zoteca — A small living room in ancient Rome