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impluvium

Pronunciation: /ɪmˈpluːvɪəm/
Definition of impluvium

noun (plural impluvia /-vɪə/)

  • the square basin in the centre of the atrium of an ancient Roman house, which received rainwater from an opening in the roof.

Origin:

Latin, from impluere 'rain into'

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