nymphaeum
1Nymphaeum — For other uses of this term, see Nymphaion (disambiguation). The Jerash nymphaeum. A nymphaeum or nymphaion (Greek: νυμφαίον), in ancient Greece and Rome, was a monument consecrated to the nymphs, especially those of springs. These …
2nymphaeum — /nim fee euhm/, n., pl. nymphaea / fee euh/. 1. a room or area having a fountain, statues, flowers, etc. 2. an architecturally treated outlet of a reservoir or aqueduct. [1760 70; < L < Gk nymphaîon place sacred to nymphs, n. use of neut. of… …
3NYMPHAEUM — I. NYMPHAEUM Balneum apud Romanos praeclarum, qualia 12. fuêre in urbe, inter quae Nymphaeum Alexandri Severi et Marci Imperator. apud Septizonium, illustria fuêre. Athermis, i. e. a balneis calidis discrepare ost endit l. Si quis per C. de… …
4Nymphaeum Traiani — Das Nymphaeum Traiani in Ephesos Nymphaeum Traiani Das Nymphaeu …
5Nymphaeum (Illyria) — For the other Greek colonies or other usage, see Nymphaion. Coordinates: 41°49′N 19°36′E / 41.817°N 19.6°E / 41.817; 19.6 …
6Nymphaeum — Nyphaeum in Hierapolis Ein Nymphäum (griechisch Nymphaion) ist ein Nymphenheiligtum, gewöhnlich über einem Brunnen oder einer Quelle errichtet. Meist sind Nymphäen halbkreisförmige Gebäude in Säulenarchitektur, bisweilen mehrgeschossig. Im… …
7nymphaeum — noun An ancient Greek or Roman shrine consecrated to water nymphs, often with a fountain …
8nymphaeum — [nɪm fi:əm] noun (plural nymphaea) a grotto or shrine dedicated to a nymph or nymphs. Origin via L. from Gk …
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