EXEDRA


Meaning of EXEDRA in English

[ 'ɛksɪdrə , ɪk'si:drə , ɛk- ]

■ noun ( plural ~e -dri: ) Architecture a room, portico, or arcade with seats where people may converse.

Origin

L., from Gk ex- 'out of' + hedra 'seat'.

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