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G / gĕrūsĭa
noun greek

gĕrūsĭa

gen. gĕrūsiae · gender feminine · decl. 1st
= γερουσία
the place of meeting for a council of old men; senatehouse
the place of meeting for a council of old men, senatehouse in a Grecian city (= senaculum), Varr. L. L. 5, 32, § 156.—
A public hospital; retreat in Sardes; for old men who had deserved well of their country
A public hospital or retreat in Sardes, for old men who had deserved well of their country, Vitr. 4, 8; Plin. 35, 14, 49, § 172; Plin. Ep. 10, 42.
Perseus ID: n19527 Key: gerusia