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solarium

Pronunciation: /səˈlɛːrɪəm/
Definition of solarium

noun (plural solariums or solaria /-rɪə/)

  • 1a room equipped with sunlamps or sunbeds which can be used to acquire an artificial suntan.
  • 2a room fitted with extensive areas of glass to admit sunlight.

Origin:

mid 19th century: from Latin, literally 'sundial, place for sunning oneself', from Latin sol 'sun'

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