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triclinium

tri·clin·i·um [ trī klínnee əm ] (plural tri·clin·i·a [ trī klínnee ə ])


noun 
Definition:
 
1. couch: a couch arranged around three sides of a table and used by ancient Romans to recline on at meals

2. Roman dining room: an ancient Roman dining room, especially one containing a triclinium

[Mid-17th century. Via Latin< Greek triklinion< triklinos "room with three couches" < klinē "couch"]
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