Tri-clin′i-um
,
;
[L., from Gr. [GREEK], [GREEK]; [GREEK] (see
Tri-
) +
[GREEK]
a couch.]
(Rom. Antiq.)
(a)
A couch for reclining at meals, extending round three sides of a table, and usually in three parts.
(b)
A dining room furnished with such a triple couch.