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Webster 1913 Edition

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Noun.

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pl.

Parascenia

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[NL., fr. Gr. [GREEK];

παρά

beside + [GREEK] stage.]

(Greek & Rom. Antiq.)

One of two apartments adjoining the stage, probably used as robing rooms.

parascenium ‎(plural parascenia)

(historical) One of two apartments adjoining the ancient stage, probably used as dressing rooms.