caldārĭus

a, um, adj.

caldus = calidus

I. pertaining to or suitable for warming. cella, a warm bath, Plin. Ep. 5, 6, 26.—
B. Subst.
1. caldārĭa, ae, f.
a. A warm bath, Marc. Emp. 25.—
b. A pot for boiling, Vulg. 1 Reg. 2, 14; App. Herb. 59.—
2. caldārĭum, ii, n.
a. A hot bath, Vitr. 5, 10, 1; 8, 2, 4; Sen. Ep. 86, 11; Cels. 1, 4.—
b. A room containing warm water for bathing, Vitr. 5, 10, 1.—
II. Esp.: calidaria maltha, Pall. 1, 41, 1: caldarium aes, that is prepared by heat or fusion, Plin. 34, 8, 20, § 94.
Lewis & Short
A Latin Dictionary, 1879
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