n.; pl. E. Lyceums L. Lycea [ L. lyceum, Gr. &unr_;, so named after the neighboring temple of &unr_; &unr_; Apollo the wolf slayer, prob. fr. &unr_; belonging to a wolf, fr &unr_; wolf. See Wolf. ] 1. A place of exercise with covered walks, in the suburbs of Athens, where Aristotle taught philosophy. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. A house or apartment appropriated to instruction by lectures or disquisitions. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. A higher school, in Europe, which prepares youths for the university. [ 1913 Webster ]

4. An association for debate and literary improvement. [ 1913 Webster ]