adytum

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Definition of adytum in English English dictionary

The Holy of Holies in the Greek and Roman temples, into which the general public were not admitted (Greek, a-duton = not to be entered; duo, to go )

1 The inner sanctuary of a Greek temple, where oracles were delivered 2 Any private sanctuary

Hence: A private chamber; a sanctum

The innermost sanctuary or shrine in ancient temples, whence oracles were given

Hyphenation

a·dy·tum