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PARASCENIUM
Etymology
Noun
parascenium (plural parascenia)
(historical) One of two apartments adjoining the ancient stage, probably used as dressing rooms.
Source: Wiktionary
Par`a*sce"ni*um, n.; pl. Parascenia. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr. (Greek & Rom. Antiq.)
Definition: One of two apartments adjoining the stage, probably used as robing rooms.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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