Definition of "xystus" []

• A long and open portico within the gymnasium. (noun)

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• "Next to this "xystus" and to the double colonnade should be laid out the uncovered walks which the Greeks term [Greek: paradromides] and our people "xysta," into which, in fair weather during the winter, the athletes come out from the "xystus" for exercise."
• "There are other similar instances as in the case of "xystus," "prothyrum," "telamones," and some others of the sort."
• ""xystus" a stadium, so designed that great numbers of people may have plenty of room to look on at the contests between the athletes."