zotheca

/zoʊˈθeɪ.kə/

UK: /zəʊˈθeɪ.kə/

ZOƱΘEꞮ · kə (2 syllables)

English Noun

Definition

In ancient Rome, a small living room, as distinguished from a room for sleeping: an alcove.

Etymology

Ultimately from Ancient Greek ζωθήκη (zōthḗkē).