ˈban(ˌ)yō, ˈbän- noun
( -s )
Etymology: Italian bagno, from Latin balneum, from Greek balaneion; akin to Greek balaneus bather, blyein, blyzein to gush forth, Sanskrit galati it drips — more at devil
1. obsolete : an establishment providing Turkish baths
2. obsolete : prison
3. : house of prostitution : brothel