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LEPROSARIUM
Etymology
Noun
leprosarium (plural leprosariums or leprosaria)
A place or institution (such as a colony, house or hospital) used for the treatment of leprosy.
• Madness & Civilization, "Introduction" by JosĂ© Barchilon
Synonyms
• lazar house
• leper house
• leper colony
• leper house
• leprosery
Source: Wiktionary
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