GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English
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Lyceum , n.; pl. E. Lyceums , L. Lycea . [L. lyceum, Gr. >, so named after the neighboring temple of > > Apollo the wolf slayer, prob. fr. > belonging to a wolf, fr > wolf. See Wolf.]
- A place of exercise with covered walks, in the suburbs of Athens, where Aristotle taught philosophy.1913 Webster
- A house or apartment appropriated to instruction by lectures or disquisitions.1913 Webster
- A higher school, in Europe, which prepares youths for the university.1913 Webster
- An association for debate and literary improvement.1913 Webster
- A place of exercise with covered walks, in the suburbs of Athens, where Aristotle taught philosophy.