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Definition of: adytum
(ad′ə·təm) noun plural ·ta (-tə)
1. An inner or secret shrine in some ancient places of worship.
2. Hence, a sanctum. [<L <Gk. adyton, neut. of adytos not to be entered < a- no + dyein enter]
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