Atheneum
Pronunciation : Ath`e*ne"um
Part of Speech : Ath`e*n?"um
Etymology : [L. Athenaemum, Gr. Minerva by the Romans), the tutelary goddess of Athens.]
Definition : 1 (Gr. Antiq.)
Defn: A temple of Athene, at Athens, in which scholars and poets were accustomed to read their works and instruct students.
2. A school founded at Rome by Hadrian.
3. A literary or scientific association or club.
4. A building or an apartment where a library, periodicals, and newspapers are kept for use.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913