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antechamber

Antechamber (noun) means a small room used as an entryway or reception area to a larger room.

noun
1
A small room used as an entryway or reception area to a larger room.
2
The space immediately below the guard cells of a stoma.
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Etymology

From Middle French antichambre, with remodelling after ante- and chamber. By surface analysis, ante- + chamber.

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What is the meaning of antechamber?

"antechamber" (noun) means a small room used as an entryway or reception area to a larger room.

What are the different meanings of antechamber?

"antechamber" has 2 main meanings: 1. A small room used as an entryway or reception area to a larger room; 2. The space immediately below the guard cells of a stoma.

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