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Noun: hypogeum (hypogea)  ,hI-pu'jee-um
  1. An underground chamber or series of rooms, especially as part of an ancient building or tomb
    "The hypogeum of the Colosseum housed animals and gladiators"

Derived forms: hypogea

Encyclopedia: Hypogeum