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laconicum

la·con·i·cum
L l

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [luh-kon-i-kuh m]
    • /ləˈkɒn ɪ kəm/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [luh-kon-i-kuh m]
    • /ləˈkɒn ɪ kəm/

Definition of laconicum word

  • noun plural laconicum the sudatorium of an ancient Roman bath. 1

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Origin of laconicum

First appearance:

before 1690
One of the 49% oldest English words
1690-1700; < Latin lacōnicum sweating room, noun use of neuter of Lacōnicus Laconian (see laconic); the sweat bath was a Spartan custom

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Parts of speech for Laconicum

noun
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preposition
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laconicum popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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