exedra

English - Turkish

Definition of exedra in English Turkish dictionary

ekoylum

eksedra

eski mimarîde kapalı toplantı yeri

kavisli bank

English - English

Definition of exedra in English English dictionary

A semicircular recess, with stone benches, used as a place for discussion

A curved bench with a high back

Any out-of-door seat in stone, large enough for several persons; esp

an open or colonnaded recess, intended for conversation, often semi-circular, and furnished with seats or a long bench

The projection of any part of a building in a rounded form

An open recess

one of curved form

A room in a public building, furnished with seats

(pl exedrae)

Hyphenation

ex·ed·ra

Etymology

[ 'ek-s&-dr& ] (noun.) 1706. From Ancient Greek ἐξ (ex, “out of”) + ἕδρα (hedra, “seat”).