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Meaning of LAZARET

Pronunciation:  `lazu'ret

 
WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
[n]  hospital for persons with infectious diseases (especially leprosy)
 

LAZARET is a 7 letter word that starts with L.

 

 Synonyms: lazar house, lazarette, lazaretto, pesthouse
 
 See Also: hospital, infirmary

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. \Laz`a*ret"\, Lazaretto \Laz`a*ret"to\, n. [F. lazaret,
    or It. lazzeretto, fr. Lazarus. See {Lazar}.]
    A public building, hospital, or pesthouse for the reception
    of diseased persons, particularly those affected with
    contagious diseases.
    
    
  2. \Laz`a*ret"\, Lazaretto \Laz`a*ret"to\n. (Naut.)
    
    Note: (Pronounced by seamen ?)
    A low space under the after part of the main deck, used as a
    storeroom.
    
    
 

 

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