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Lazaret

Lazaret Meaning & Definition
Lazaret Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Lazaret?

[n] hospital for persons with infectious diseases (especially leprosy)

Synonyms | Synonyms for Lazaret: lazar house | lazarette | lazaretto | pesthouse

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See Also | hospital | infirmary

Lazaret In Webster's Dictionary

\Laz`a*ret"\, Lazaretto \Laz`a*ret"to\, n. [F. lazaret, or It. lazzeretto, fr. Lazarus. See {Lazar}.] A public building, hospital, or pesthouse for the reception of diseased persons, particularly those affected with contagious diseases.
\Laz`a*ret"\, Lazaretto \Laz`a*ret"to\n. (Naut.) Note: (Pronounced by seamen ?) A low space under the after part of the main deck, used as a storeroom.

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