Compluvium
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Compluvium is a noun meaning (architecture) A space left unroofed over the court of a dwelling in Ancient Rome, through which the rain fell into the impluvium or cistern.
Meaning
(architecture) A space left unroofed over the court of a dwelling in Ancient Rome, through which the rain fell into the impluvium or cistern.
Example Sentences
In the centre of the floor of the atrium a portion was sunk for the reception of rain water; this was termed the impluvium; and above it an opening of similar dimensions was left in the ceiling or roof, termed the compluvium.
Word Forms
- compluvia
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include cavaedium, cubiculum, cullis, zoccolo, laquearia, aquiclude.
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