Meaning of LAZARET
| Pronunciation: | | `lazu'ret
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| | Definition: | | [n] hospital for persons with infectious diseases (especially leprosy) |
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| | Synonyms: | | lazar house, lazarette, lazaretto, pesthouse |
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| | See Also: | | hospital, infirmary | |
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\Laz`a*ret"\, Lazaretto \Laz`a*ret"to\, n. [F. lazaret,
or It. lazzeretto, fr. Lazarus. See {Lazar}.]
A public building, hospital, or pesthouse for the reception
of diseased persons, particularly those affected with
contagious diseases.
\Laz`a*ret"\, Lazaretto \Laz`a*ret"to\n. (Naut.)
Note: (Pronounced by seamen ?)
A low space under the after part of the main deck, used as a
storeroom.
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