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Gynaecea

Scope note

Women's apartments in ancient Greek or Roman houses. For the sections of Greek houses set aside for men, use "andra."

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

30004373

Broader Terms used

<women's quarters>

Term used for

gynaecium
gynaeconitis

Equivalent Terms used

gynaeceum

Created

13yrs ago

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