θάλαμος — meaning in English

English meaning

• box noun A rigid container, typically rectangular, with a lid or flaps, used to hold or transport things.
• chamber noun A room, especially a formal or private one, such as in a palace, court, or legislative building.
• thalamus noun One of two egg-shaped areas of grey matter in the brain that pass sensory signals on to the outer brain.

Senses

θάλαμος is used for these senses in English:

• box A small rectangular shelter.
• chamber A room or set of rooms, particularly:
• chamber Any enclosed space occupying or similar to a room.
• thalamus (neuroanatomy) Either of two large, ovoid structures of grey matter within the forebrain that relay sensory impulses to the cerebral cortex.

box — full definition

1. noun A rigid container, typically rectangular, with a lid or flaps, used to hold or transport things.
2. verb To put something into a box or boxes.
3. verb To fight an opponent using the fists, typically wearing padded gloves, as a sport.

chamber — full definition

1. noun A room, especially a formal or private one, such as in a palace, court, or legislative building.
2. noun An enclosed space or cavity, such as in a gun or a piece of machinery.
3. verb To load a round of ammunition into the firing position of a gun.

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