Meaning Of The Word Hypocaust

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hypocaust in American English
a space below the floor in some ancient Roman buildings, into which hot air was piped to warm the rooms
noun: a hollow space or system of channels in the floor or walls of some ancient Roman buildings that provided a central heating system by receiving and distributing the heat from a furnace

hypocaust in British English
noun: an ancient Roman heating system in which hot air circulated under the floor and between double walls

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