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lazarette

Syllabification: (laz·a·rette)
Pronunciation: /ˌlazəˈret/

(also lazaret)
Definition of lazarette

noun

  • 1a small compartment below the deck in the after end of a vessel, used for stores.
  • 2a lazaretto.

Origin:

early 17th century (denoting an isolation hospital): from French lazaret, from Italian lazaretto (see lazaretto)

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