lazaretto (n.)

  1. hospital for persons with infectious diseases (especially leprosy)

    [ Syn: lazaret , lazarette , lazar house , pesthouse ]

  2. a small locker at the stern of a boat or between decks of a ship

    [ Syn: glory hole ]

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