ad·y·tum ( d  -t m)n. pl. ad·y·ta (-t ) The sanctum in an ancient temple. [Latin, from Greek aduton, from adutos, not to be entered : a-, not; see a-1 + duein, to enter.] |
adytum [ˈædɪtəm]
n pl -ta [-tə]
(Historical Terms) the most sacred place of worship in an ancient temple from which the laity was prohibited
[Latin, from Greek aduton a place not to be entered, from a-1 + duein to enter]
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