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xenodocheum

noun
xen·​o·​do·​che·​um | \ˌzenədəˈkēəm\
plural -s

Definition of xenodocheum 

: an ancient Greek inn or hostel

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History and Etymology for xenodocheum

Late Latin, from Greek xenodocheion, from xenodochein to entertain guests, from xen- + dechesthai to take, receive; akin to Greek dokein to seem good

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