"ephebeion" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: ephebeia [plural]
Etymology: From Ancient Greek ἐφηβεῖον (ephēbeîon), from ἔφηβος (éphēbos, “adolescent”). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|grc|ἐφηβεῖον}} Ancient Greek ἐφηβεῖον (ephēbeîon) Head templates: {{en-noun|ephebeia}} ephebeion (plural ephebeia)
  1. (historical) A room for young men in an Ancient Greek gymnasium. Tags: historical
    Sense id: en-ephebeion-en-noun-d~Ql5hlF Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

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