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natatorium

Syllabification: (na·ta·to·ri·um)
Pronunciation: /ˌnātəˈtôrēəm, ˌna-/
Definition of natatorium

noun

North American
  • a swimming pool, especially one that is indoors.

Origin:

late 19th century: from late Latin, neuter (used as a noun) of natatorius 'relating to a swimmer', from natare 'to swim'

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