1. Sous-sol.
2. Souterrain.
3. Chai. Cave ŕ vin.
ETYM French soubassement. Of uncertain origin. Related to Base, Bastion.
1. The ground floor facade or interior in Renaissance architecture.
2. The lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage; SYN. cellar.
ETYM Old Eng. celer, Old Fren. celier, French celier, from Latin cellarium a receptacle for food, pantry, from cella storeroom. Related to Cell.
(Homonym: seller).
Space where wines are stored; SYN. wine cellar.
1. Creux. Yeux caves.
2. (Argot) Naďf.
3. Dupe.