Main Entry:

ly·ce·um

Pronunciation:

\lī-ˈsē-əm, ˈlī-sē-\

Function:

noun

Etymology:

Latin Lyceum, gymnasium near Athens where Aristotle taught, from Greek Lykeion, from neuter of lykeios, epithet of Apollo

Date:

1786

1 : a hall for public lectures or discussions 2 : an association providing public lectures, concerts, and entertainments 3 : lycée