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adytum

Pronunciation: /ˈadɪtəm/

Definition of adytum

noun (plural adyta /-tə/)

  • the innermost sanctuary of an ancient Greek temple.

Origin:

Latin, from Greek aduton, neuter singular of adutos 'impenetrable', from a- 'not' + duein 'enter'

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