bisellium

noun

bi·​sel·​li·​um

bīˈselēəm

plural bisellia

-lēə

: an ancient Roman seat of honor for occupancy by two persons

Word History

Etymology

Latin, from bi- bi- entry 1 + -sellium (from sella seat, chair, saddle)

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