• Adytum

    Origin

    From Latin adytum, from Ancient Greek ἄδυτον (aduton, "shrine"), neuter substantive form of ἄδυτος (adutos, "not to be entered").

    Full definition of adytum

    Noun

    adytum

    (plural adytums or adyta)
    1. The innermost sanctuary or shrine in ancient temples, whence oracles were given.
    2. (by extension) A private chamber; a sanctum.
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