puteal

English

noun
Definitions
  • (architecture) An enclosure around a well to prevent people from falling into it.

Etymology

Derived from Latin puteus (well, pit, trench, dungeon).

Origin

Latin

puteus

Gloss

well, pit, trench, dungeon

Concept
Semantic Field

The physical world

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

Kanji

井

Emoji

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