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Nymphaeum

Also called nymphaea

In Roman and Renaissance gardens, a grotto or architectural fountain dedicated to the nymphs, with niches, statues and running water.

See also: Grotto

Where it appears in the book

In the chapters Gardens and Landscape.

Nearby in the glossary

Newel · Niche · Nosing · Noyane · Obelisk · Oculus · Ogee · Ondol