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exedra

Definition of exedra

noun (plural exedrae /-driː/)

Architecture
  • a room, portico, or arcade with a bench or seats where people may converse, especially in ancient Roman and Greek buildings.

Origin:

Latin, from Greek ex- 'out of' + hedra 'seat'

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Definition of exedra in the US English dictionary