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