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1665–75; < Latin < Greek ádyton (place) not to be entered, equivalent to a- a-6 + -dyton, neuter of -dytos, verbid of dýein to enter
1665–75; < Latin < Greek ádyton (place) not to be entered, equivalent to a- a-6 + -dyton, neuter of -dytos, verbid of dýein to enter
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| —n , pl -ta | |
| the most sacred place of worship in an ancient temple from which the laity was prohibited | |
| [C17: Latin, from Greek aduton a place not to be entered, from | |
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