impluvium
/ɪmˈpluːvɪəm
/noun (plural impluvia /ɪmˈpluːvɪə/)
The square basin in the centre of the atrium of an ancient Roman house, which received rainwater from an opening in the roof.North of the impluvium you see an elaborate cantibulum resting between the two northern-most columns....
- The ancient Romans used the water collected in the impluvium to supplement their aqueduct system.
- The eroded surfaces are now masked as damp woods which have invaded impluvia, gorges and escarpments.
Origin
Latin, from impluere 'rain into'.
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