xystus

/ˈzɪstəs/
noun
  1. A garden walk or terrace planted with trees, especially in ancient Roman villas.
    • Guests enjoyed their evening meals on the xystus overlooking the valley.
    • The gardener trimmed the hedges along the xystus every week.
    • The Roman villa had a beautiful xystus lined with cypress trees.
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