Pesthouse
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Pesthouse is a noun meaning An establishment which provides shelter or care to sufferers of pestilence or other contagious infections.
Meaning
An establishment which provides shelter or care to sufferers of pestilence or other contagious infections.
Word Forms
- pesthouses
Synonyms for pesthouse
Depending on context, synonyms include lazaretto, lazaret, lazarette.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include lazaret, lazaretto, lazarette, pesthole, sickhouse, spittal.
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