pesthouse

(ˈpɛstˌhaʊs) n (Pathology) obsolete a hospital for treating persons with infectious diseases. Also called: lazaretto

pest•house

(ˈpɛstˌhaʊs)

n., pl. -hous•es (-ˌhaʊ zɪz) a house or hospital for persons infected with pestilential disease. [1605–15]

Thesaurus

Noun

pesthouse - hospital for persons with infectious diseases (especially leprosy)lazar house, lazaret, lazarette, lazarettohospital, infirmary - a health facility where patients receive treatment

EncyclopediaSeelazaretto

pesthouse

noun

Synonyms for pesthouse

noun hospital for persons with infectious diseases (especially leprosy)

Synonyms

lazar house
lazaret
lazarette
lazaretto

Related Words

hospital
infirmary

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