word
hypocaust
HY-poh-kawst
ˈhaɪpəkɔːstListen
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Syllable breakdown
hypocaust
Dictionary meaning
An ancient Roman underfloor heating system that circulated hot air beneath a raised floor.
Examples
- Excavations revealed a well-preserved hypocaust beneath the Roman villa.
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