Etymology

solarium

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Today it means: A room, rooftop, balcony, or terrace, used for its abundant sunlight, especially when used as a medical treatment. Full definition →

Latin sōlārium
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solarium · noun1

  1. Latin · borrowed fromsōlārium“sundial, place for enjoying sunlight”
  2. English todaysolarium

Borrowed from Latin sōlārium (“sundial, place for enjoying sunlight”), from sōl (“sun”) + -ārium (“-arium: indicating related places or devices”).

Solarium · proper noun2

  1. Latin · borrowed fromSolarium
  2. English todaySolarium

From Latin Solarium Augusti (“Solarium of Augustus”).

Words from the same roots

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