sphaeristerium
[ sfeer-uh-steer-ee-uh m ]
/ ˌsfɪər əˈstɪər i əm /
noun, plural sphae·ris·te·ri·a [sfeer-uh-steer-ee-uh] /ˌsfɪər əˈstɪər i ə/.
an ancient Roman handball court.
Origin of sphaeristerium
Words nearby sphaeristerium
sphacelate,
sphacelism,
sphaceloderma,
sphacelous,
sphacelus,
sphaeristerium,
sphaero-,
sphagnous,
sphagnum,
sphairee,
sphalerite
Example sentences from the Web for sphaeristerium
The older members of the family made use of the sphaeristerium, a private gymnasium and ball room, which was found in every house.
Foods and Culinary Utensils of the Ancients |Charles Martyn