'Lycea' definitions:

Definition of 'Lycea'

From: GCIDE
  • Lyceum \Ly*ce"um\, n.; pl. E. Lyceums, L. Lycea. [L. lyceum, Gr. ?, so named after the neighboring temple of ? ? Apollo the wolf slayer, prob. fr. ? belonging to a wolf, fr ? wolf. See Wolf.]
  • 1. A place of exercise with covered walks, in the suburbs of Athens, where Aristotle taught philosophy. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. A house or apartment appropriated to instruction by lectures or disquisitions. [1913 Webster]
  • 3. A higher school, in Europe, which prepares youths for the university. [1913 Webster]
  • 4. An association for debate and literary improvement. [1913 Webster]