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ad·y·tum
\ˈadətəm\ noun
or ad·y·ton \-ˌtän\; also ad·yt \-ə̇t\
(plural ady·ta \-ətə\ ; also adyts)
Etymology: Latin adytum, from Greek adyton, neuter of adytos not to be entered, from a- a- (II) + -dytos (from dyein to enter, dive in, sink); akin to Greek deielos evening, Sanskrit upā-du- to put on, and perhaps to Sanskrit doṣā evening, dark, Avestan daoshatara- toward the west
: the innermost sanctuary or shrine in ancient temples which was open only to priests and from which oracles were given : a private chamber : sanctum, holy of holies |