'Xenodocheion' definitions:

Definition of 'Xenodocheion'

From: GCIDE

Xenodochium \Xen`o*do*chi"um\ (z[e^]n`[-o]*d[-o]*k[imac]"[u^]m), n. [LL., fr. L. xenodochium a building for the reception of strangers, Gr. xenodochei^on .] (a) (Class. Antiq.) A house for the reception of strangers. (b) In the Middle Ages, a room in a monastery for the reception and entertainment of strangers and pilgrims, and for the relief of paupers. [Called also Xenodocheion.] [1913 Webster]