Etymology

zotheca

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Today it means: In ancient Rome, a small living room, as distinguished from a room for sleeping: an alcove. Full definition →

Ancient Greek ζωθήκη
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  1. Ancient Greek · derived fromζωθήκη
  2. English todayzotheca

Ultimately from Ancient Greek ζωθήκη (zōthḗkē).

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