English

Noun

leprosarium ‎(plural leprosariums or leprosaria)

1. A place or institution (such as a colony, house or hospital used) for the treatment of leprosy.
   • "In the middle of the twelfth century, France had more than 2,000 leprosariums…." (Madness & Civilization, "Introduction" by José Barchilon)

Synonyms

• lazar house
• leper house
• leper colony
• leper house
• leprosery

Translations

See also

• leprology