Xenodochium

Definition:

  • (n.) A house for the reception of strangers.
  • (n.) In the Middle Ages, a room in a monastery for the reception and entertainment of strangers and pilgrims, and for the relief of paupers. [Called also Xenodocheion.]

Compare xenodochium with other words:

xenodochium vs. xenodochy

pilgrim vs. xenodochium

guest vs. xenodochium

monastery vs. xenodochium

room vs. xenodochium