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lyceum definition

ly·ceum (lī sē′əm)

noun

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

Etymology: after the Lyceum in Athens

Lyceum definition

Ly·ceum (lī sē′əm)

the grove at Athens where Aristotle taught

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

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2005 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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