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XENODOCHEUM, XENODOCHIUM

\zˌɛnədət͡ʃˈiːəm], \zˌɛnədət‍ʃˈiːəm], \z_ˌɛ_n_ə_d_ə_tʃ_ˈiː__ə_m]\

Definitions of XENODOCHEUM, XENODOCHIUM

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.

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A name given by the ancients to a building for the reception of strangers. The term is also applied to a guest house in a monastery.

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
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