impluvium

English - English

Definition of impluvium in English English dictionary

A low basin in the center of a household atrium, into which rainwater flowed down from the roof through the compluvium

In Roman dwellings, a cistern or tank, set in the atrium or peristyle to recieve the water from the roof, by means of the compluvium; generally made ornamental with flowers and works of art around its birm

Latin - English

Definition of impluvium in Latin English dictionary

basin in atrium floor to receive rain-water from roof

Etymology

() Latin impluvium, from impluit (“rains upon”)