Exhedrae

/ɛkˈhɛdriː/ noun

Definition

Plural of exhedra; multiple semicircular or rectangular outdoor recesses used in classical architecture.

Etymology

The Latin plural form of exhedra, preserving the Greek-derived singular. Used in architectural and historical contexts when discussing multiple such structures.

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Grand Roman estates sometimes had multiple exhedrae arranged around the peristyle—archaeologists can reconstruct social hierarchies by counting and positioning these garden rooms!

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