LAZARETTE


Meaning of LAZARETTE in English

[ ˌlazə'rɛt ]

(also lazaret )

■ noun

1》 the rear part of a ship's hold, used for stores.

2》 a lazaretto.

Origin

C17: from Fr. lazaret , from Ital. lazaretto (see lazaretto ).

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