phrontistery

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Ancient Greek φροντιστήριον (phrontistḗrion), from φροντιστής (phrontistḗs, a thinker), from φρονέω (phronéō, to think).

Noun[edit]

phrontistery (plural phrontisteries)

  1. A place for thinking.
  2. (humorous) The toilet; the lavatory.
  3. An establishment devoted to education or study.

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