zotheca
From LSJ
δύο ἀρνήσεις μίαν συγκατάθεσιν ποιοῦσι → two negatives make an affirmative
Latin > English
zotheca zothecae N F :: private room
Latin > English (Lewis & Short)
zōthēca: ae, f., = ζωθήκη.
I A little private chamber, closet, or cabinet, for reposing in by day (cf. conclave), Plin. Ep. 2, 17, 21; cf. zothecula.—
II A recess, niche, for religious purposes, Inscr. Orell. 1368; 2006; 3889.
Latin > French (Gaffiot 2016)
zōthēca,¹⁶ æ, f. (ζωθήκη),
1 cabinet de repos, boudoir : Plin. Min. Ep. 2, 17, 21
2 niche : CIL 14, 2793 ; 3543.
Latin > German (Georges)
zōthēca, ae, f. (ζωθήκη), das Kabinett, worin man am Tage ruhte (Ggstz. dormitorium, worin man des Nachts schläft), Plin. ep. 2, 17, 21. – u. eine Nische zu relig. Zwecken, Corp. inscr. Lat. 14, 2793.
