A Latin term for a place or couch for reclining, used in historical and archaeological contexts to describe Roman furniture and dining arrangements.
Latin noun from 'accubare' (to lie upon). The singular form is used primarily in scholarly discussions of Roman history and architecture.
When archaeologists describe a Roman dining room, they talk about the 'accubitum'—fancy couches arranged so guests could recline while servants brought them food and wine!
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