lustrum — meaning in English
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English meaning
Senses
lustrum is used for these senses in English:
- den A small cavern or hollow place in the side of a hill, or among rocks; especially, a cave used by a wild animal for shelter or concealment.
- haunt A place at which one is regularly found; a habitation or hangout.
- lustrum (historical) A lustration: a ceremonial purification of the people of Rome performed every five years after the census. [from late 16th c.]
- quinquennium A period of five years.
den — full definition
- noun A wild animal's shelter, such as a cave or burrow.
- noun A small, cozy room in a home used for relaxing rather than formal entertaining.
- noun A place associated with a disreputable or secretive activity.
haunt — full definition
- verb Of a ghost or spirit, to appear regularly in a particular place.
- verb To trouble or prey on someone's mind persistently.
- noun A place someone visits often; a regular hangout.