refectory

English - Turkish

Definition of refectory in English Turkish dictionary

yemekhane

(isim) yemekhane

{i} üniversite yemekhanesi

{i} manastır yemekhanesi

Related Terms

refectory table

yemekhane masası

ref

hakem

ref

{k} referee, reference

English - English

Definition of refectory in English English dictionary

A dining-hall especially in an institution such as a college or monastery

{n} an eating-room, a place of refreshment

a communal dining-hall (usually in a monastery)

A refectory is a large room in a school, university or other institution, where meals are served and eaten. = canteen. refectories a large room in a school, college etc where meals are served and eaten American Equivalent: cafeteria

A room for refreshment; originally, a dining hall in monasteries or convents

{i} cafeteria, dining hall

Related Terms

refectory table

A very long dining table mostly used in institutions

refectory table

a long narrow dining table supported by a stretcher between two trestles

refectory table

A long table with straight, heavy legs

refectory.

ref

Hyphenation

re·fec·to·ry

Etymology

[ ri-'fek-t(&-)rE ] (noun.) 15th century. Late Latin refectorium, from Latin reficere.