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.
• 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
27 December 2024
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