frigidarium

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. In Ancient Roman baths, a room with a bath of cold water.

Pronunciation

/ˌfɹɪd͡ʒɪˈdɛəɹi.əm/ /ˌfɹɪd͡ʒəˈdɛɹi.əm/

Word forms

frigidarium frigidaria

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin frīgidārium, from frīgidus (“cold”). Doublet of frigidaire.

Related words

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