Accubation

/ˌækjuːˈbeɪʃən/ noun

The act of reclining or lying on a couch, especially as practiced in ancient Roman dining customs, or a reclining posture in general.

From Latin 'accubatio', from 'accubare' (to lie upon), combining 'ad-' (to) and 'cubare' (to lie down). Related to Latin 'cubile' (bed).

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