leprosarium

[ lep-ruh-sair-ee-uhm ]

noun

, plural lep·ro·sar·i·a [lep-r, uh, -, sair, -ee-, uh].

1. a hospital for the treatment of lepers.

leprosarium

/ ˌlɛprəˈsɛərɪəm /

noun

1. a hospital or other centre for the treatment or care of lepers

Word History and Origins

Origin of leprosarium¹

From Medieval Latin, dating back to 1840–50; leprous, -ary

Word History and Origins

Origin of leprosarium¹

C20: from Medieval Latin: see leper