单词 | puteal |
释义 | puteal1/ˈpjuːtɪəl/Classical Archit. noun A stone curb surrounding the mouth of a well, often decorated with figures depicting mythological scenes; (occasionally) a small building or structure housing a well. OriginLate 17th century; earliest use found in Obadiah Walker (1616–1699), college head and author. From classical Latin puteal (also puteāle) structure surrounding the mouth of a well, use as noun of neuter of puteālis. puteal2/ˈpjuːtɪəl/rare adjective In early use: of or relating to a well or pit. In later use (Classical Archit. ): of or relating to a puteal. OriginMid 17th century; earliest use found in Thomas Blount (1618–1679), antiquary and lexicographer. From classical Latin puteālis of or relating to a well from puteus pit, well + -ālis. |
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