ἄβατον

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Menander, Monostichoi, 482
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Full diacritics: ἄβᾰτον Medium diacritics: ἄβατον Low diacritics: άβατον Capitals: ΑΒΑΤΟΝ
Transliteration A: ábaton Transliteration B: abaton Transliteration C: avaton Beta Code: a)/baton

English (LSJ)

1 τό, abaton, sanctuary, adytum, Theopomp.Hist.313, IG4.952 (Epidaur.), etc.; = bidental, Διὸς καταιβάτου ἄ. ib.2.1659b.
2 τό, abaton, a plant eaten pickled, Gal.6.623.

Greek Monolingual

ἄβατον, το (Α) βαίνω
τμήμα του ναού ή τόπος ιερός, όπου δεν επιτρεπόταν η είσοδος παρά μόνο στους ιερείς.

Wikipedia EN

An abaton is a sacred place, which is not accessible to most people; usually in reference to a monastery.