English noun: atrium | |||
1. | atrium (body) any chamber that is connected to other chambers or passageways (especially one of the two upper chambers of the heart) | ||
Broader (hypernym) | chamber | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | atrium cordis, atrium of the heart | ||
2. | atrium (artifact) the central area in a building; open to the sky | ||
Broader (hypernym) | court, courtyard | ||