bagnio n 1: a building where prostitutes are available [syn: {whorehouse}, {brothel}, {bordello}, {bagnio}, {house of prostitution}, {house of ill repute}, {bawdyhouse}, {cathouse}, {sporting house}] 2: a building containing public baths [syn: {bathhouse}, {bagnio}]
Bagnio \Bagn"io\, n. [It. bagno, fr. L. balneum. Cf. {Bain}.] 1. A house for bathing, sweating, etc.; -- also, in Turkey, a prison for slaves. [Obs.] [1913 Webster] 2. A brothel; a stew; a house of prostitution. [1913 Webster]