Triclinium
noun, plural triclinia
[trahy-klin-ee-uh] /traɪˈklɪn i ə/ (Show IPA). Roman History.
1.
a couch extending along three sides of a table, for reclining on at meals.
2.
a dining room, especially one containing such a couch.
noun (in ancient Rome) (pl) -ia (-ɪə)
1.
an arrangement of three couches around a table for reclining upon while dining
2.
a dining room, esp one containing such an arrangement of couches
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