noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   An establishment which provides shelter and/or care to sufferers of pestilence or other contagious infections
2. 2
   hospital for persons with infectious diseases (especially leprosy) wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

lazar houselazaretlazarettelazarettolazaretto

Etymology

From pest + house.

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