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| xys·tus [ zístəss ] (plural xys·tus·es) or xyst [ zist ] (plural xysts) |
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1. ancient Greek covered exercise area: in ancient Greece, a long walkway with a roof supported by pillars, used for athletics
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2. ancient Roman path: in ancient Rome, a covered or open path in a garden, lined with trees or pillars
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| [Mid-17th century. Via Latin< Greek xustos "covered colonnade," literally "smooth" (from its polished floor) < xuein "to scrape"] |
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