Definition of BAGNIO

bagnio

Meanings

Plural: bagnios

Noun

  • a building where prostitutes are available
  • a building containing public baths
  • A brothel.
  • A building for bathing, sweating.
  • In Turkey, a prison for slaves.

Origin / Etymology

From Italian bagno, from Latin balneum (“bath”). Doublet of bain, balaneion, and banya.

Synonyms

bathhouse, bawdyhouse, bordello, brothel, cathouse, house of ill repute, house of prostitution, sporting house, whorehouse

Scrabble Score: 9

bagnio is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
bagnio is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
bagnio is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 12

bagnio is a valid Words With Friends word