First Known Use: 1786
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lyceum
noun ly·ce·um \lī-ˈsē-əm, ˈlī-sē-\
Definition of LYCEUM
1
: a hall for public lectures or discussions
2
: an association providing public lectures, concerts, and entertainments
3
: lycée
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Origin of LYCEUM
Latin Lyceum, gymnasium near Athens where Aristotle taught, from Greek Lykeion, from neuter of lykeios, epithet of Apollo
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