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Xystus

{

Xyst

, ‖

Xys′tus

, }
Noun.
[L.
xystus
, Gr. [GREEK], from [GREEK] to scrape, polish; – so called from its smooth and polished floor.]
(Anc. Arch.)
A long and open portico, for athletic exercises, as wrestling, running, etc., for use in winter or in stormy weather.

Definition 2024


xystus

xystus

English

Noun

xystus (plural xysti)

  1. (in Ancient Greece) A long and open portico within the gymnasium.

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Latin

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ξυστός (xustós, xystus).

Pronunciation

  • (Classical) IPA(key): /ˈksys.tus/, [ˈksʏs.tʊs]

Noun

xystus m (genitive xystī); second declension

  1. covered portico or gallery (or one planted with trees)

Inflection

Second declension.

Case Singular Plural
nominative xystus xystī
genitive xystī xystōrum
dative xystō xystīs
accusative xystum xystōs
ablative xystō xystīs
vocative xyste xystī

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