LYCEUM


Meaning of LYCEUM in English

n.

Pronunciation: l ī - ' s ē - ə m, ' l ī -s ē -

Function: noun

Etymology: Latin Lyceum, gymnasium near Athens where Aristotle taught, from Greek Lykeion, from neuter of lykeios, epithet of Apollo

Date: 1786

1 : a hall for public lectures or discussions

2 : an association providing public lectures, concerts, and entertainments

3 : LYCÉE

Merriam Webster Collegiate English Dictionary.      Merriam Webster - Энциклопедический словарь английского языка.