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proscenium

Pronunciation: /prə(ʊ)ˈsiːnɪəm/
Definition of proscenium

noun (plural prosceniums or proscenia /-nɪə/)

  • the part of a theatre stage in front of the curtain.
  • the stage of an ancient theatre.
  • short for proscenium arch.

Origin:

early 17th century: via Latin from Greek proskēnion, from pro 'before' + skēnē 'stage'

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