apothesis
nounUK /əˈpɒθəsɪs/ · US /əˈpɑθəsɪs/
Etymology From Ancient Greek ἀπόθεσις (apóthesis, “a putting back or away”). See apothecary.
1
Architecture A place on the south side of the chancel in primitive churches, furnished with shelves, for books, vestments, etc.
2
A dressing room connected with a public bath.