latrine

noun — 3 senses

latrine

noun

UK, US /ləˈtɹiːn/

Etymology From French latrine (“latrine”), from Latin lātrīna.

1

An open trench or pit used for urination and defecation.

2

India Any facility or device used for urination or defecation, whether toilet, lavatory, or outhouse.

Otherwise military

3

Obsolete A chamber pot.

Synonyms
privy, toilet, bathroom, and Thesaurus:chamber pot
Derived terms
latrinal, latrinalia, Latrino, lats

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