Athenaeum
A temple primarily dedicated to Athena or her Roman equivalent Minerva, especially that of Athens.
Alternative form of athenaeum: a literary or scientific club, especially that of Boston.
Alternative form of athenaeum: the reading room or library of such clubs, especially the London Athenaeum Club.
Alternative form of athenaeum: a literary or scientific periodical, especially the London Athenaeum.
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