prytaneum noun. [prɪtǝ'ni:ǝm] Pl. -nea [-'ni:ǝ]. E17.
[Latin from Greek prutaneion, formed as PRYTANIS.]
1. Greek History. The public hall of a Greek State or city, in which a sacred fire was kept burning; esp. in Athens, the hall in which distinguished citizens, foreign ambassadors, and successive presidents of the senate were entertained at the public charge. E17.

2. transf. A public hall or house. L17.

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