infirmary

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A place where sick or injured people are cared for, especially a small hospital; sickhouse.
  2. A clinic or dispensary within another institution.

Pronunciation

/ɪnˈfɝməɹi/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-infirmary.wav

Word forms

infirmary infirmaries

Etymology

From Medieval Latin infirmaria, from Latin infirmus.

Related words

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