lyceum

(lī sēəm)

noun

  1. a hall where public lectures or discussions are held
  2. an organization presenting public lectures, concerts, etc.
  3. lycée

Origin: after the Lyceum in Athens

the grove at Athens where Aristotle taught

Origin: L < Gr Lykeion, the Lyceum: so called from the neighboring temple of Apollōn Lykeios

See lyceum in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
  1. A hall in which public lectures, concerts, and similar programs are presented.
  2. An organization sponsoring public programs and entertainment.
  3. A lycée.

Origin:

Origin: Latin Lycēum

Origin: , from Greek Lukeion, the school outside Athens where Aristotle taught (335-323 B.C.)

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