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re·fec·to·ry
(rĭ-fĕk′tə-rē)n. pl. re·fec·to·ries
A room where meals are served, especially in a college or other institution.
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refectory
(rɪˈfɛktərɪ; -trɪ)n, pl -tories
a communal dining hall in a religious, academic, or other institution
[C15: from Late Latin refectōrium, from Latin refectus refreshed]
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re•fec•to•ry
(rɪˈfɛk tə ri)n., pl. -ries.
a dining hall, esp. in a religious house.
[1475–85; < Late Latin refectōrium= Latin refec-, variant s. of reficere (see refect) + -tōrium -tory2]
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refectory
1. cafeteria
2. A communal dining hall.
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Noun | 1. | ![]() dining-hall - a large room at a college or university; used especially for dining |
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Translations
غُرْفَة طَعام
jídelna
spisesal
matsalur
refektorius
ēdamzāleēdnīca
refektár
yemekhane
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refectory
n (in college) → Mensa f; (in monastery) → Refektorium nt
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refectory
(rəˈfektəri) noun a dining-hall for monks, students etc.
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