English Explanatory Dictionary

exedra

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A semicircular recess, with stone benches, used as a place for discussion.
  2. A curved bench with a high back.

Word forms

exedra exedras exedrae

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ἐξ (ex, “out of”) + ἕδρα (hédra, “seat”).

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