triclinium

/traɪˈklɪniəm/
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Other forms: triclinia

Definitions of triclinium
  1. noun
    a dining table with couches along three sides in ancient Rome
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    type of:
    board, dining table
    a table at which meals are served
  2. noun
    a dining room (especially a dining room containing a dining table with couches along three sides)
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    type of:
    dining room, dining-room
    a room used for dining
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