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vestibule

ves·ti·bule

UK/ˈvɛ.stɪ.bjuːl/ US/ˈvɛ.stəˌbjul/ rare

noun

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any of various bodily cavities leading to another cavity (as of the ear or vagina)

Origin

Early 17th century, borrowed from French vestibule (“entrance court”), from Latin vestibulum (“forecourt, entrance court; entrance”), from vestiō (“to dress, clothe, vest”) + -bulum (“place, location”, nominal suffix). Doublet of vestibulum.

Phrases

  • vestibule school
  • vestibule train

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