ADYTUM

Etymology

Noun

adytum (plural adytums or adyta)

(Ancient Greece, religion) The innermost sanctuary or shrine in a temple, from where oracles were given.

Synonyms: adyt (archaic, poetic), adyton

(by extension) A private chamber; a sanctum.

Coordinate terms

• Holy of Holies

• inner sanctum

• sacrarium

• sanctum sanctorum

Source: Wiktionary


Ad"y*tum, n. Adyta. Etym: [L., fr. Gr.

Definition: The innermost sanctuary or shrine in ancient temples, whence oracles were given. Hence: A private chamber; a sanctum.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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