Bagnios

/ˈbænjoʊz/ noun

Definition

Plural of bagnio; multiple bathhouses or, historically, multiple prisons or places of confinement.

Etymology

English plural of the Italian-derived word 'bagnio,' adding the standard '-s' pluralization.

Kelly Says

Ottoman and Mediterranean cities had extensive bagnio networks—some were luxurious social centers, others were slave prisons, and the same word served both purposes depending on context.

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