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Synonyms of calefactory

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Another word for calefactory is pisalis. Other synonyms of calefactory are common house, warming house, warming room and pyrale.

Synonyms and similar words for calefactory

nounThe room or building in a monastery holding its communal fire, kept warm and used as a sitting room.

  • common houseThe calefactory: the site of the common fire of a medieval monastery.
  • warming house
  • warming roomSynonym of calefactory.
  • pisalisSynonym of calefactory: the room holding an abbey, convent, or monastery's communal fire.
  • pyrale

Meaning of calefactory

  1. adjective Warming.
  2. noun The room or building in a monastery holding its communal fire, kept warm and used as a sitting room.
  3. noun A warming pan, or similar device used by a priest to warm his hands.

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Questions about synonyms of calefactory

What is another word for calefactory?
Calefactory has 5 synonyms on Word.ws, such as pisalis, common house, warming house, warming room and pyrale.
What does calefactory mean?
Calefactory means warming.

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