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单词 impluvium
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Definition of impluvium in English:

impluvium

nounPlural impluvia ɪmˈpluːvɪəm
  • The square basin in the centre of the atrium of an ancient Roman house, which received rainwater from an opening in the roof.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • North of the impluvium you see an elaborate cantibulum resting between the two northern-most columns.
    • Further to the impluvium there was an underground tank connected to it which could catch any excess rainwater.
    • The eroded surfaces are now masked as damp woods which have invaded impluvia, gorges and escarpments.
    • A wellhead next to the impluvium provided access to the water stored in the cistern.
    • The ancient Romans used the water collected in the impluvium to supplement their aqueduct system.

Origin

Latin, from impluere 'rain into'.

 
 
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